老字号

lǎo zì hào

CL 个 gè 家 jiā

HSK 3.0 Level 7 Noun Rare

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Definitions

1. shop, firm, or brand of merchandise with a long-established reputation

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Word relationships

Related words

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• 名牌 míng pái 名牌 míng pái famous brand 知名品牌，但不一定历史悠久: famous brand

Usage notes

Common mistakes

Do not confuse 老字号 with just an 'old brand'. It specifically refers to shops or brands officially recognized for their historical heritage, not merely old or outdated brands.

Cultural notes

老字号 is a culturally significant term in China, referring to businesses with a long history (often over a century) and recognized for their quality and trustworthiness.

Example Sentences

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这是一家 老字号 餐厅。

This is a long-established restaurant.

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Child Words of 老字号

• 字 字 zì: letter
• 号 号 háo: roar
• 字号 字号 zì hào: alphanumeric code
• 字号 字号 zì hao: character size
• 号 号 hào: ordinal number
• 老 老 lǎo: prefix used before the surname of a person or a numeral indicating the order of birth of the children in a family or to indicate affection or familiarity