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The word "老爹" is formed by combining the character "老", which means "old" and functions as a respectful or affectionate prefix in kinship terms, with the character "爹", which means "father". This combination results in a colloquial term for "father" that implies endearment and familiarity, literally meaning "old father" but used similarly to "dad" or "pop".

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我老爹是医生。

Wǒ lǎodiē shì yīshēng.

My old man is a doctor.

我的老爹今年六十岁了。

Wǒ de lǎodiē jīnnián liùshí suì le.

My father is sixty years old this year.

他老爹经常去公园下棋。

Tā lǎodiē jīngcháng qù gōngyuán xiàqí.

His old man often goes to the park to play chess.

老爹，这道数学题该怎么解答？

Lǎodiē, zhè dào shùxuétí gāi zěnme jiědá?

Dad, how should I solve this math problem?

虽然老爹已经退休，但他依然精神矍铄。

Suīrán lǎodiē yǐjīng tuìxiū, dàn tā yīrán jīngshén juéshuò.

Although my old man has already retired, he is still full of vitality.

Word Definition - 老爹

lǎo diē dad; old man (informal/colloquial)

Individual Character Details

老 lǎo
爹 diē