老年

lǎonián

noun HSK 2 #11,362

Meanings

1 old age
2 elderly

Characters

Examples

HSK 2

老年人应该多运动。

Lǎoniánrén yīnggāi duō yùndòng.

Elderly people should exercise more.

HSK 3

他的老年生活很幸福。

Tā de lǎonián shēnghuó hěn xìngfú.

His life in old age is very happy.

HSK 3

很多老年人退休后开始旅游。

Hěnduō lǎonián rén tuìxiū hòu kāishǐ lǚyóu.

Many elderly people start traveling after they retire.

Tips

culture

Respect for elders (敬老) 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