Hanzi primer
老
lǎo — old / respectful prefix
Character notes
Radical: 老 old
6 strokes. Write slowly and count each stroke; keep proportions balanced and finish with a clear final stroke so the character stays recognizable at small sizes.
Memory tip: Link 老 (lǎo) to the meaning “old / respectful prefix” and rewrite it three times while saying the pinyin aloud.
Example words
老师
lǎoshī
teacher
老师
lǎoshī
teacher
Related deck: classroom