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    Chinese Grammar

    Referring to "boss" with 老板 (lǎobǎn)

    Topic & Focus

    Structure

    向 + 老板 + Verb Phrase

    Explanation

    The noun 老板 (lǎobǎn) means "boss" or "shop owner," used to address or refer to the person in charge of a business or workplace. It is a very common, everyday word in modern Chinese. It can be used both as a title and as a general reference.

    Examples

    • 老板今天心情不错，给大家放了半天假。

      lǎobǎn jīntiān xīnqíng búcuò, gěi dàjiā fàng le bàntiān jiǎ.

      The boss was in a good mood today and gave everyone half the day off.

    • 你们老板对员工好不好？

      nǐmen lǎobǎn duì yuángōng hǎo bù hǎo?

      Is your boss good to the employees?

    • 这家餐馆的老板是个很热情的人。

      zhè jiā cānguǎn de lǎobǎn shì gè hěn rèqíng de rén.

      The owner of this restaurant is a very warm and friendly person.

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