English–Chinese
“old lady” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinlǎo tài tài
Example
那位老太太坐在公园的长椅上。nà wèi lǎo tài tài zuò zài gōng yuán de cháng yǐ shàng
That old lady is sitting on a park bench.
How to say “old lady” in Chinese
“Old lady” in Chinese is 老太太 (lǎo tài tài).
An age-marked form of respect for an older woman outside the speaker's close social circle.
Example sentences with 老太太
邻居的老太太每天早上散步。lín jū de lǎo tài tài měi tiān zǎo shàng sàn bù
The neighbor's elderly lady takes a walk every morning.
Tips for using 老太太
- Chinese often uses age and family-style titles to manage social distance, so this expression can sound more courteous than its direct English counterpart.