old man or woman · the elderly · one's aged parents or grandparents

lǎo rén

l+ǎo·3rd toner+én·2nd tone

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The two old men while away the time playing cards.

两个老人打牌消磨着时间。

The old man sat down.

老人坐了下来。

The young should respect the old.

年轻人应该尊敬老人。

The old man attempted to swim five kilometers.

老人试图游5公里。

Keep these seats for the elderly.

把这些座位留给老人。

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