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老人
lǎorén
Description
“老人”指年纪很大的人，比如爷爷、奶奶。
"老人" refers to very old people, such as grandfathers and grandmothers.
我们应该照顾和尊敬老人。
We should take care of and respect 老人.
Meanings
老人lǎorén
old person; the elderly
公交车上，我给一位老人让座。
On the bus, I gave up my seat to an elderly person.
老人lǎorén
one's aged parents or grandparents
家里的老人身体都很好。
The elderly at home are all in good health.
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Notes
- Etymology
老 (old) + 人 (person), a transparent compound.
- Nuance
neutral/respectful; 老头 is more casual or slightly disrespectful.
In videos
“所以我听说在中国有一些老人她会得病，”
“有些一个老人走了 只剩下一个孤独地住下来”
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