How to Say ‘Boss’ in Simplified Chinese
老板
lǎo bǎn
[lǎobǎn]
🇨🇳 In China: At markets and small shops, shoppers call any stall owner 老板 (lǎo bǎn), even a teenager minding the stall. It's friendly and a little flattering, and a good way to open or close a deal.
Phrase Breakdown
老板
lǎo bǎn
[lǎobǎn]
boss; shopkeeper
Owner of a business; customers commonly use it to address shop owners.
老板，这个怎么卖？
Boss, how much is this?
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