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老人家

lǎorenjia

Description

"老人家"是对年纪大的人的一种客气、尊敬的说法，可以指自己家里的老人，也可以指别人。

"老人家" is a polite and respectful term for elderly people, referring to one's own elders or others'.

我们常常用这个词来表示对老人的关心和爱护。

We often use this word to express care and affection for the elderly.

Meanings

老人家lǎorenjia

polite term for an elderly person

这位老人家已经八十岁了。

This elderly person is already eighty years old.

老人家lǎorenjia

respectful way to refer to one's parent

你家老人家身体好吗？

Is the elderly person in your family in good health?

Related words

老人老太太老大爷年纪尊敬

Notes

  • Nuance

    warmer and more respectful than plain 老人, often showing care or politeness.

  • Etymology

    老人 (old person) + 家 (a suffix adding a familiar, respectful tone).

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