Norman
How to say "老中" in English slang? In china, Chinese usually called foreigner as "老外"(Laowai) So, I want to know in your country how to say "老中" in English. Thanks :)Hi, guys thanks for all of reply and attention, here is my new post: http://www.italki.com/question/191216, I think both Brian and Vlas are very helpful to understand different cultureI mean Brian and Vlas's answer.
16 apr 2013 16:07
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I think the word "foreigner" is about as close as you're going to get. But then again, maybe I just don't understand the nuances of the word "老外." Does it have negative connotations?
17 aprile 2013
Right, I mean that
17 aprile 2013
You can call male Chinese 老 ＋their surname, like 老李，老王，老张 It will sound friendly.
17 aprile 2013
Hi, Bob thanks reply. If some Chinese muttering "laowai", that is really a impolite behavior, but I think the word "laowai" is a neutral term.
17 aprile 2013
It's a good one to use when you hear Chinese folks impolitely muttering "laowai" as if they've never seen a unicorn before...
16 aprile 2013
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Competenze linguistiche
Cinese (mandarino), Inglese
Lingua di apprendimento
Inglese
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