English–Chinese
“nursing home” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinyǎng lǎo yuàn
Example
下个周末我要去养老院看望外公。xià gè zhōu mò wǒ yào qù yáng lǎo yuàn kàn wàng wài gōng
Next weekend, I will visit my grandfather at the nursing home.
How to say “nursing home” in Chinese
“Nursing home” in Chinese is 养老院 (yǎng lǎo yuàn).
A residential place where older adults receive daily care and basic medical support.
Example sentences with 养老院
许多老人更愿意在家而不是去养老院度过晚年。xǔ duō lǎo rén gèng yuàn yì zài jiā ér bú shì qù yáng lǎo yuàn dù guò wǎn nián
Many older people would rather spend their later years at home than go to a nursing home.
Tips for using 养老院
- In everyday conversation, the surrounding verb matters: a phrase meaning "go to" often describes a visit, while a phrase meaning "move into" makes residence clear.