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Members #93 Eight Meanings of 老 说说“老”

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Why does 老 sometimes mean old, but sometimes mean experienced, close, or even cute? In this MaoMi Chinese+ episode, we unpack one small word with many meanings. You will see how 老 changes feeling and relationship in real Chinese. Simple examples, real usage, no confusion.


There are also questions to test your understanding. Get ready for the challenge!

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