男女老幼 (nán nǚ lǎo yòu) — everyone, men and women, old and young; all people
Definition
A set-phrase noun meaning 'everyone — men, women, old, and young.' It emphasizes that the statement applies to all people regardless of age or sex, more emphatic than plain 大家 or 所有的人.
noun
everyonemen and womenold and youngall people
Examples
- 男女老幼。Zhè jiā shāng chǎng xī yǐn le nán nǚ lǎo yòu lái gòu wù.This mall attracts people of all ages to shop.
- 男女老幼。Zhè zhǒng yào nán nǚ lǎo yòu dōu shì hé fú yòng.This medicine is suitable for everyone, men and women, old and young.
- 男女老幼。Jīn tiān de huó dòng nán nǚ lǎo yòu dōu néng cān jiā.Today's event, everyone can participate.
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