lão đồng chí
Definition
- Noun:
- Old comrade: A term of address or reference for a male comrade who is advanced in age or has shared a long history of political or revolutionary struggle. It conveys respect, familiarity, and a sense of shared experience, often from periods of war or collective effort.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Lão đồng chí ấy đã chiến đấu suốt hai cuộc kháng chiến. (That old comrade fought through both resistance wars.)
- Chúng tôi luôn kính trọng các lão đồng chí. (We always respect the old comrades.)
Advanced Usage
- The term is specific to contexts involving shared ideological or organizational membership, such as in a political party or revolutionary movement. It is not a general term for an old friend.
Variants and Related Words
- Đồng chí (n): comrade. A standard term for a fellow member in a political or ideological organization.
- Đồng chí lãnh đạo sẽ phát biểu. (The comrade leader will speak.)
Synonyms
- Veteran comrade: Emphasizes long experience.
- Senior comrade: Emphasizes rank or age within the organization.
Related Idioms
- While "lão đồng chí" itself is not typically part of a broader idiom, it functions within a lexicon of respect for seniority and shared struggle in specific political contexts.