advanced in age; old
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesadjective
advanced in years; old; aged
literaryA slightly literary term describing someone who is elderly. More formal and respectful than simply saying 老. Often used in written contexts.
Tā他
suī虽
yǐ已
nián年
mài迈
，
dàn但
jīng精
shén神
jué矍
shuò铄
。
Although he is advanced in age, he is still vigorous and bright-eyed.
Nián年
mài迈
de的
fù父
mǔ母
xū需
yào要
gèng更
duō多
de的
guān关
huái怀
。
Elderly parents need more care and attention.
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Tā他
kǎo考
lǜ虑
dào到
zì自
jǐ己
nián年
mài迈
lì力
shuāi衰
，
biàn便
shēn申
qǐng请
le了
tuì退
xiū休
。
Considering that he was old and his strength was failing, he applied for retirement.