Definition
老年 (lǎo nián) refers to the period of old age as a stage of life, like 'old age'. It differs from 晚年 (wǎn nián), which emphasizes the final years of a person's life. 老年 is more neutral and general; 晚年 often carries a sense of 'one's later years' associated with personal reflection.
noun
old age
Examples
- 老年。Tā de lǎo nián shēnghuó hěn kuàilè.His life in old age is very happy.
- 老年。Hěnduō rén guānxīn lǎo nián de shēnghuó.Many people care about life in old age.
- 老年。Wǒ xīwàng wǒ de lǎo nián jiànkāng yòu kuàilè.I hope my old age is healthy and happy.
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