nián líng
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我今年二十岁了。
wǒ jīnnián èrshí suì le.
I am twenty years old this year.
他比我大两岁。
tā bǐ wǒ dà liǎng suì.
He is two years older than me.
你今年多大年龄了？
nǐ jīnnián duō dà niánlíng le?
How old are you this year?
岁数 (suì shù)
age
年纪 (nián jì)
age
青春 (qīngchūn)
youth
老年 (lǎonián)
old age
The Chinese word 年龄 (niánlíng) for "age" is composed of two characters: 年 (nián) and 龄 (líng). The character 年 originally meant "harvest" or "year", and was later extended to mean "age". The character 龄 originally meant "to grow old" or "to reach a certain age", and was later used to refer to "age" in general. The combination of these two characters creates the word 年龄, which specifically refers to a person's age.The word 年龄 is commonly used in Chinese to express a person's age, and can be used in a variety of contexts. For example, it can be used to ask someone's age, to state one's own age, or to compare the ages of different people. It can also be used in more formal contexts, such as in official documents or legal contracts.Understanding the etymology of Chinese words can provide valuable insights into their meanings and usage. By knowing the origins and components of a word, learners can gain a deeper understanding of the Chinese language and culture.
