lǎo
old; aged
我爸爸很老了。
wǒ bàba hěn lǎo le.
My father is very old.
老奶奶在公园里散步。
lǎo nǎinai zài gōngyuán lǐ sàn bù.
The old lady is taking a walk in the park.
老师很老，但很有经验。
lǎoshī hěn lǎo, dàn hěn yǒu jīngyàn.
The teacher is old, but very experienced.
我很老了。
wǒ hěn lǎo le.
I am very old.
他今年六十岁了，已经老了。
tā jīnnián liùshí suì le, yǐjīng lǎo le.
He is sixty years old this year, he is already old.
老人喜欢安静。
lǎorén xǐhuān ānjìng.
The elderly like peace and quiet.
我很老了。
wǒ hěn lǎo le.
I am very old.
他今年六十岁了，已经老了。
tā jīnnián liùshí suì le, yǐjīng lǎo le.
He is sixty years old this year, he is already old.
老人喜欢安静。
lǎorén xǐhuān ānjìng.
The elderly like peace and quiet.
老人家 (lǎorénjia)
elderly person
老人 (lǎorén)
old person
老夫 (lǎofū)
old man
年老 (nián lǎo)
old
老人 (lǎo rén)
old person
年老 (nián lǎo)
old
老人 (lǎo rén)
old person
少 (shǎo)
young
新 (xīn)
new
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The Chinese character 老 (lǎo) for "old" is a pictograph that depicts an old person with a cane. The character is composed of two parts: the radical 龺 (mò), which means "old," and the phonetic component 老 (lǎo), which is a variant of the character 考 (kǎo), which means "to examine." The character 老 (lǎo) has been used in Chinese writing for over 3,000 years and has a rich history and cultural significance. In addition to its literal meaning of "old," the character 老 (lǎo) can also be used to refer to someone who is experienced, wise, or respected. It can also be used as a term of endearment for an older person.
