Definition
高龄 (gāo líng) refers specifically to 'advanced age' — a high numerical age, often used in formal or medical contexts (e.g., 高龄产妇 'elderly mother'). It differs from 老年 (lǎo nián 'old age' as a life stage) and 老人 (lǎo rén 'elderly person'). As a noun it means 'advanced age'; as an adjective it describes someone of such age.
noun
advanced ageelderly people
adjective
elderlyof advanced age
Examples
- 高龄。Zhè wèi gāo líng lǎorén měitiān jiānchí duànliàn.This elderly person insists on exercising every day.
- 高龄。gāo líng xūyào gèng duō de yīliáo zhàogù.The elderly need more medical care.
- 高龄，。Tā shì yí wèi gāo líng chǎnfù, xūyào tèbié zhùyì.She is an elderly mother and needs special attention.
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