老年

lǎonián

noun HSK 2 #11,362

Meanings

1 old age; elderly

Characters

Examples

他的老年生活很幸福。

Tā de lǎonián shēnghuó hěn xìngfú.

His life in old age is very happy.

老年人应该多运动。

Lǎonián rén yīnggāi duō yùndòng.

Elderly people should exercise more.

Tips

culture

Respect for elders (敬老, jìnglǎo) is deeply ingrained in Chinese culture. The Chongyang Festival (重阳节, 9th day of 9th lunar month) is dedicated to honoring the elderly.

Stroke Order

老 lǎo

年 nián