年迈 (nián mài) — old; aged
Definition
年迈 is a formal, written word for 'aged / elderly,' used almost only for people. It is more literary than 老 and emphasizes advanced age, not just being old.
adjective
oldaged
Examples
- 年迈。Tā nián mài de fù qīn měi tiān zǎo qǐ sàn bù.His aged father takes a walk early every morning.
- 年迈。Zhè jiā yī yuàn zhuān mén zhào gù nián mài de lǎo rén.This hospital specializes in caring for the elderly.
- 年迈，。Suī rán nián mài, tā réng rán jiān chí gōng zuò.Although aged, she still insists on working.
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