the old and the young; all ages
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
1 sense · 4 examplesnoun
the old and the young; the elderly and children
formalOften used collectively to refer to people of all ages, especially in contexts like public health or entertainment.
Zhè这
ge个
huó活
dòng动
shì是
lǎo老
yòu幼
xián咸
yí宜
de的
。
This activity is suitable for both the old and the young.
Shè社
qū区
yī医
liáo疗
fú服
wù务
yào要
zhào照
gù顾
hǎo好
lǎo老
yòu幼
bìng病
cán残
。
Community medical services must take good care of the elderly, children, the sick, and the disabled.
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Zhè这
cì次
liú流
gǎn感
，
lǎo老
yòu幼
qún群
tǐ体
yóu尤
qí其
xū需
yào要
jiā加
qiáng强
fáng防
hù护
。
During this flu season, the elderly and young children especially need to strengthen their protection.
Bǎo保
hù护
lǎo老
yòu幼
shì是
shè社
huì会
de的
jī基
běn本
zé责
rèn任
。
Protecting the old and the young is a fundamental responsibility of society.