English–Chinese
“old” in Chinese
How to say “old” in Chinese
“Old” in Chinese is 老 (lǎo).
What has lasted a long time carries the weight of age, whether that age appears on a face, on an object, or in a pattern that keeps returning.
Example sentences with 老
我的奶奶已经老了。wǒ de nái nǎi yǐ jīng lǎo le
My grandmother is already old.
Tips for using 老
- English speakers often use age words freely for objects, but applying one to a person can be sensitive in both languages, especially with strangers or older adults.
