How to Say ‘Buddy/pal (casual)’ in Traditional Chinese
老皮
💬 Usage Tip: Pronounced 'lao-pi' (lao-pee).
🇹🇼 In Taiwan: A casual, friendly way to address a close friend, akin to calling someone 'old buddy'.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
老皮
[lǎo pí]
old-fashioned
Typically used to describe something or someone that is outdated or traditional.
你的衣服風格怎麼那麼老皮？
Why is your clothing style so old-fashioned?
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