乐龄

樂齡

lèlíng

noun

Meanings

1 golden years
2 senior age (typically 60+)

Characters

Examples

HSK 6

社区为乐龄人士开设了书法班。

Shèqū wèi lèlíng rénshì kāishè le shūfǎ bān.

The community opened a calligraphy class for seniors.

HSK 6

新加坡有很多乐龄活动中心。

Xīnjiāpō yǒu hěnduō lèlíng huódòng zhōngxīn.

Singapore has many senior activity centres.

Tips

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乐龄 ('happy age') is a euphemistic Singapore/Malaysia coinage for the elderly that has spread to Taiwan and parts of the mainland. Sounds warmer and more affirming than 老年人 or 长者, so it's preferred in public-service campaigns.

Stroke Order

乐 lè

龄 líng