年长者 (nián cháng) — elder, older person (formal, respectful)

Definition

A formal, respectful term for 'elder / older person' (literally 'one of greater age'). Used in written or official contexts like community services, signs, and announcements — more respectful than 老人, more formal than 老年人.

noun

elderolder person (formal, respectful)

Measure word · 位

Examples

年长者。
Zhè ge shè qū zhuān mén wèi nián cháng tí gōng le miǎn fèi tǐ jiǎn.
This community provides free health check-ups specifically for elders.
年长者，。
Wǒ men yīng gāi zūn zhòng nián cháng, xiàng tā men xué xí jīng yàn.
We should respect elders and learn from their experience.
年长者。
Gōng gòng qì chē shàng shè yǒu nián cháng zhuān zuò.
There are priority seats for the elderly on the bus.

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