English–Chinese
“elderly” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinnián mài
Example
年迈的奶奶喜欢看电视。nián mài de nái nǎi xǐ huān kàn diàn shì
The elderly grandmother likes watching television.
How to say “elderly” in Chinese
“Elderly” in Chinese is 年迈 (nián mài).
Someone far along in life, whose body and energy no longer have the strength of youth.
Example sentences with 年迈
那位年迈的人喜欢在公园散步。nà wèi nián mài de rén xǐ huān zài gōng yuán sàn bù
That elderly person likes walking in the park.
Tips for using 年迈
- This word fits descriptions in news reports and formal writing more naturally than casual talk about a family member.