English–Chinese
“grow old” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinshuāi lǎo
Example
父母都在慢慢衰老。fù mǔ dōu zài màn màn shuāi lǎo
Both parents are slowly growing old.
How to say “grow old” in Chinese
“Grow old” in Chinese is 衰老 (shuāi lǎo).
A gradual slide from youthful strength toward old age, as the body and mind lose some of their functions.
Example sentences with 衰老
为了延缓衰老，他每周去健身房锻炼。wèi le yán huǎn shuāi lǎo tā měi zhōu qù jiàn shēn fáng duàn liàn
To slow aging, he exercises at the gym every week.
Tips for using 衰老
- In ordinary family conversation, this verb has a more formal, objective tone than a simple statement about getting older, so context matters when describing a relative.