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老人
lǎorén
Description
老人是指年纪很大的人。
"老人" refers to people who are very old.
我们应该尊重和帮助老人。
We should respect and help the "老人".
Meanings
老人lǎorén
old person; the elderly
这位老人已经八十岁了。
This old man is already eighty years old.
老人lǎorén
one's aged parents or grandparents
家里的老人身体很好。
The elderly at home are in good health.
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Notes
- Etymology
老 (old) + 人 (person), literally 'old person'.
- Nuance
neutral and respectful; 老头 can sound rude or informal.
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