sixty years of age; pleasing to the ear
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Meanings
2 senses · 4 examplesnoun
sixty years of age; the age of sixty
literaryA literary term originating from Confucius's 'Analects', used to refer to one's sixtieth year or the state of being sixty. It implies wisdom and understanding.
Jiā家
fù父
nián年
yú逾
ěr耳
shùn顺
，
jīng精
shén神
yī依
rán然
jué矍
shuò铄
。
My father is past sixty, yet he remains vigorous in spirit.
Tā他
yǐ已
dào到
ěr耳
shùn顺
zhī之
nián年
，
duì对
shì世
shì事
kàn看
dé得
gèng更
tòu透
chè彻
le了
。
He has reached the age of sixty and sees the world more clearly now.
adjective
pleasing to the ear; melodious; agreeable to listen to
literaryUsed to describe sounds, music, or speech that is pleasant and easy on the ears.
Zhè这
duàn段
xì戏
qǔ曲
de的
chàng唱
qiāng腔
tīng听
zhe着
hěn很
ěr耳
shùn顺
。
The vocal melody of this opera excerpt sounds very pleasing to the ear.
Tā他
de的
quàn劝
gào告
yán言
cí辞
kěn恳
qiè切
，
ràng让
rén人
ěr耳
shùn顺
。
His advice was sincere and agreeable to listen to.