Definition
年迈 (nián mài) is a formal, written way to say 'old; aged' — it specifically describes a person who is advanced in years, often with a respectful tone. In everyday speech, 老 (lǎo) is the ordinary word for 'old' and can be used for people, animals, and things, while 年迈 is reserved for respectful or literary contexts about elderly people.
adjective
oldaged
Examples
- 年迈。Tā nián mài de fùqīn měitiān zǎoqǐ sànbù.His aged father takes a walk early every morning.
- 年迈。Zhè jiā yīyuàn zhuānmén zhàogù nián mài de lǎorén.This hospital specializes in caring for the elderly.
- 年迈，。Suīrán nián mài, tā réngrán jiānchí gōngzuò.Although aged, she still insists on working.
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