lão trượng

Lão trượng ngồi uống trà trong vườn.

Definition

1. Noun (Archaic, Respectful):
   • A venerable old man; a patriarch: A term of high respect used to address or refer to an elderly man, implying wisdom, dignity, and seniority.
   • (Affectionate) Grandfather: An intimate and respectful term for one's own grandfather or an elderly man treated like a grandfather.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Lão trượng năm nay đã ngoài bát tuần. (The venerable elder is now over eighty.)
  • Mời lão trượng dùng trà. (Please have some tea, respected sir.)
  • Con về thăm lão trượng đây. (I've come home to visit you, Grandfather.)

Advanced Usage

• This term is primarily found in historical contexts, classical literature, or in speech to deliberately convey a sense of antiquity, deep respect, or literary flair. It is rarely used in modern everyday conversation.

Variants and Related Words

• Lão ông (n): An old man (less formal and less respectful than "lão trượng").
• Trượng nhân (n, archaic): A term of respect for an elder or a senior.

Synonyms

• Elder: A person of greater age or seniority.
• Patriarch: The male head of a family or tribe; a venerable old man.
• Venerable old man: Deserving respect because of age, character, or position.

Related Idioms

• Lão làng: Experienced and skilled (often used for someone who is a veteran in a field).
  • Anh ấy là tay chơi lão làng. (He is a seasoned player.)