老少

lǎoshào
noun #35,676

Meanings

  1. 1 the old and the young
  2. 2 all ages
  3. 3 young and old alike

Examples

HSK 7-9
Zhè bù dònghuàpiàn lǎoshào jiē yí.
This cartoon is suitable for both the young and the old.
HSK 7-9
Quánjiā lǎoshào yīqǐ chī niányèfàn.
The whole family, young and old, ate the New Year's Eve dinner together.

Tips

usage
Almost always used as a set phrase: 老少皆宜 (suitable for all ages - the standard ad-copy line for movies, games and food), 全家老少 (the whole family, young and old), 男女老少 (men, women, young and old, i.e. everyone).

Stroke Order

lǎo
shǎo