English–Chinese
“elderly person” in Chinese
How to say “elderly person” in Chinese
“Elderly person” in Chinese is 老人 (lǎo rén).
A person in a later stage of life, often recognized by age and visible signs of aging.
Example sentences with 老人
邻居常常看望老人。lín jū cháng cháng kàn wàng lǎo rén
Neighbors often visit elderly people.
Tips for using 老人
- Chinese does not add a plural ending to this noun, so the same form can describe one elderly person or a group of them.
Other Chinese words for “elderly person”
老人家坐在公园的长椅上。lǎo rén jiā zuò zài gōng yuán de cháng yǐ shàng
The elderly person is sitting on a park bench.