衰老

shuāilǎo

verb HSK 7-9 #11,024

Meanings

1 to age
2 to grow old
3 to become decrepit

Characters

Literally 'decline into old age'

Examples

每个人都会衰老。

Měigè rén dōuhuì shuāilǎo.

Everyone will grow old.

运动可以延缓衰老。

Yùndòng kěyǐ yánhuǎn shuāilǎo.

Exercise can slow down aging.

Tips

usage

衰老 focuses on the physical process of aging and decline. Compare with 老 (simply old) or 年迈 (advanced in years, more respectful).

Stroke Order

衰 shuāi

老 lǎo