English–Chinese
“old age” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinlǎo nián
Example
我担心自己的老年没有人照顾。wǒ dān xīn zì jǐ de lǎo nián méi yǒu rén zhào gù
I worry that no one will take care of me in my old age.
How to say “old age” in Chinese
“Old age” in Chinese is 老年 (lǎo nián).
Life's later chapter, where familiar routines may require more support and social roles may shift.
Example sentences with 老年
社区有很多活动，帮助老年人交朋友。shè qū yǒu hěn duō huó dòng bāng zhù lǎo nián rén jiāo péng yǒu
There are many activities in the community that help older people make friends.
Tips for using 老年
- In formal Chinese about health, care, and social roles, this term appears more often in reports and service information than in casual descriptions of someone's looks.