one's later years; old age
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
1 sense · 5 examplesnoun
one's later years; old age; period in life when one is old
Refers specifically to the final stage of a person's life, typically after retirement. Often carries a neutral or reflective tone.
Tā他
wǎn晚
nián年
duō多
bìng病
，
dàn但
xīn心
tài态
hěn很
lè乐
guān观
。
He suffered from many illnesses in his later years, but maintained an optimistic attitude.
Tā他
men们
xī希
wàng望
zài在
xiāng乡
xia下
dù度
guò过
xìng幸
fú福
de的
wǎn晚
nián年
。
They hope to spend their happy old age in the countryside.
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Zhè这
wèi位
yì艺
shù术
jiā家
zhí直
dào到
wǎn晚
nián年
cái才
huò获
dé得
guǎng广
fàn泛
rèn认
kě可
。
This artist did not receive widespread recognition until his later years.
Tā他
wǎn晚
nián年
de的
shēng生
huó活
píng平
jìng静
ér而
chōng充
shí实
。
His life in old age was peaceful and fulfilling.
Zhào照
gù顾
hǎo好
fù父
mǔ母
，
ràng让
tā他
men们
ān安
xiǎng享
wǎn晚
nián年
shì是
wǒ我
men们
de的
zé责
rèn任
。
It is our responsibility to take good care of our parents and let them enjoy their later years.