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

HSK 3

每个人都会衰老。

Měigè rén dōu huì shuāilǎo.

Everyone will grow old.

HSK 7-9

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