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晚年
wǎnnián
Description
晚年是指一个人年纪很大、快要结束生命的那些年。
晚年 refers to the years when a person is very old and nearing the end of life.
很多人希望自己的晚年过得健康又快乐。
Many people hope to spend their 晚年 in good health and happiness.
Meanings
晚年wǎnnián
one's later years; old age
他的晚年过得很幸福。
He lived a very happy life in his old age.
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Notes
- Etymology
晚 (late) + 年 (year/age), literally the "late years" of life.
- Nuance
refers to the final stage of life, more formal than 老年.
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