年长者 (nián zhǎng zhě) — 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 zhǎng zhě 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 zhǎng zhě, 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 zhǎng zhě zhuān zuò.There are priority seats for the elderly on the bus.
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