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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Long, long ago, there lived an old man in a village.

很久、很久以前，有一个村子，裏面住了一个老人。

The old man looks sad.

老人看起来很伤心。

The boy gave up his seat to the old man on the bus.

男孩在巴士上把座位让给了老人。

The young should respect the old.

年轻人应该尊敬老人。

The two old men while away the time playing cards.

两个老人打牌消磨着时间。

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