Originally posted by BoarSpear
Oh, this is good. You said "no it doesnt mean old teacher, but that is how its used". Aren't you contradicting yourself now?
You might want to consult more than a "Let's Take Money From The Hippies Guide" for your language resources.
The characters, taken by themselves mean "old" and "teacher", but the compound is simply "teacher". Logographic languages are funny that way. A 20 year-old fresh out of college in his first teaching job is "laoshir". Another compound, "Jiaoshir" is used for college professors. Any other questions? Or do you need to consult your local chinese restaurant menu first?
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