《儿女英雄传》中“第老的”一词表示的排行问题值得进一步商榷和研究。一般认为“第老的”解释为“排行最小”的比较恰当。通过对方言和相关文献的分析研究,可证明“老”为“二”的方言词音记录形式,“第老的”就是“第二的”的解释较为准确。 The ranking of the “oldest” in the “Heroes of the Children” warrants further discussion and research. Generally considered “the oldest” as “the lowest ranking” is more appropriate. Through the analysis and study of dialects and related documents, we can prove that the “old” is “two” dialect vocal recording form, the “old” is the “second” explanation is more accurate.