Chinese

lǎorén
Meaning: the elderly; old people; the aged
Part of Speech: Noun

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Example sentences

我們應該尊敬老人。
我们应该尊敬老人。
We should respect the elderly.
我們應該關懷老人。
We should care for the elderly.
去年,老人一度病得很厲害。
Last year, the elderly man was once very ill.
我們要關愛老人。
We should care for the elderly.
那位老人拄著柺杖在公園裡行走。
That old man is walking in the park with a cane.

Usage Notes

Refers to old people or one's aged parents/grandparents.

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