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老人

lǎorén
noun HSK 1 #3,401

Meanings

  1. 1 old person; the elderly

Examples

我们要尊重老人。
Wǒmen yào zūnzhòng lǎorén.
We should respect the elderly.
这个老人很健康。
Zhège lǎorén hěn jiànkāng.
This old person is very healthy.

Tips

culture
Respecting elders is fundamental in Chinese culture. Offering your seat to 老人 on public transport, pouring tea for elders first, and addressing older strangers as 大爷 (dàyé) or 大妈 (dàmā) are expected social customs.

Stroke Order

老 lǎo
人 rén