lou5 pang4老朋
Jyutpinglou5 pang4
Yalelóuh pàhng
Definition
Old friends; associates.
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How it's used
While 老朋友 is the standard way to refer to a long-time friend, the shortened form 老朋 is occasionally used in casual speech for brevity. It carries a slightly more intimate or shorthand feel, often implying a shared history that spans many years. It is less common in formal writing compared to the full version.
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go3個goExamples
He is an old friend I have known for a long time.
When did you two become old friends?
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Common phrases
an old friend known for a long time
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 老友, which is a much more common and versatile term for a close friend or buddy. Using 老朋 can sometimes sound slightly unnatural or overly clipped if the context does not clearly support the shortened form.
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