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“age” in Chinese

Chinese

Also岁数 (suì shù) · 年纪 (nián jì) · 老化 (lǎo huà)

Pronunciation

Pinyinnián líng

Example

请问你的年龄是多少?qǐng wèn nǐ de nián líng shì duō shǎo

May I ask your age?

Illustration for 年龄 (age)

How to say “age” in Chinese

“Age” in Chinese is 年龄 (nián líng).

The length of a life or existence counted in whole years.

Full entry for 年龄: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 年龄

报名时请注意年龄限制,未满者不能参加。bào míng shí qǐng zhù yì nián líng xiàn zhì wèi mǎn zhě bù néng cān jiā

When registering, please note the age limit; anyone below it cannot participate.

Tips for using 年龄

  • Age can be a personal topic in casual conversation, so questions about it are more natural when the social or practical context makes them relevant.

Other Chinese words for “age”

你多大岁数?nǐ duō dà suì shù

How old are you?

你多大年纪了?nǐ duō dà nián jì le

How old are you?

随着年龄增长,身体会逐渐老化。suí zhe nián líng zēng zhǎng shēn tǐ huì zhú jiàn lǎo huà

As people age, the body gradually ages.

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