old person; elderly parents
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
2 senses · 6 examplesnoun
old person; elderly person; senior citizen
Zhè这
wèi位
lǎo老
rén人
měi每
tiān天
dōu都
zài在
gōng公
yuán园
sàn散
bù步
。
This old person takes a walk in the park every day.
Wǒ我
men们
yīng应
gāi该
zūn尊
jìng敬
lǎo老
rén人
，
bāng帮
zhù助
tā他
men们
。
We should respect the elderly and help them.
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Chē车
shàng上
de的
zuò座
wèi位
yīng应
gāi该
ràng让
gěi给
lǎo老
rén人
hé和
hái孩
zi子
。
Seats on the bus should be given up for the elderly and children.
noun
one's elderly parents or grandparents
Used to refer to one's own aging parents or grandparents with affection or concern. Often used when discussing filial duties or keeping in touch with family.
Nǐ你
dào到
le了
Tiān天
jīn津
lái来
fēng封
xìn信
，
miǎn免
de得
jiā家
lǐ里
lǎo老
rén人
diàn惦
jì记
zhe着
。
Send a letter when you arrive in Tianjin, so the elderly folks at home won't worry.
Tā他
měi每
gè个
yuè月
dōu都
jì寄
qián钱
huí回
qu去
gěi给
jiā家
lǐ里
de的
lǎo老
rén人
zhì治
bìng病
。
He sends money home every month for his elderly parents' medical treatment.
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Chūn春
jié节
kuài快
dào到
le了
，
wǒ我
yào要
huí回
qu去
kàn看
wàng望
jiā家
lǐ里
de的
lǎo老
rén人
。
Spring Festival is coming soon; I'm going back to visit my elderly parents.