老
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The word "老弟" is formed by combining the character "老", which here functions as an informal prefix denoting familiarity or affection, with the character "弟", which means "younger brother". This combination creates a compound term used to address a younger brother or a younger male in a casual, friendly manner.

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我的老弟喜欢打球。

Wǒ de lǎo dì xǐhuān dǎ qiú.

My younger brother likes to play ball.

老弟，快来帮我一下。

Lǎo dì, kuài lái bāng wǒ yīxià.

Younger brother, come quickly and help me.

我经常和老弟一起看电视。

Wǒ jīngcháng hé lǎo dì yīqǐ kàn diànshì.

I often watch TV with my younger brother.

虽然老弟年纪小，但他很懂事。

Suīrán lǎo dì niánjì xiǎo, dàn tā hěn dǒngshì.

Although my younger brother is young, he is very sensible.

为了奖励老弟考试取得好成绩，我决定带他去旅行。

Wèile jiǎnglì lǎo dì kǎoshì qǔdé hǎo chéngjī, wǒ juédìng dài tā qù lǚxíng.

To reward my younger brother for getting good grades in the exam, I decided to take him on a trip.

Word Definition - 老弟

lǎo dì (affectionate form of address for a male who is not very much younger than oneself) my boy; old pal

Individual Character Details

老 lǎo
弟 dì, tì