Definition
衰老 (shuāi lǎo) means 'old and feeble' — the physical decline specifically caused by aging. It contrasts with 衰弱 (shuāi ruò), which is general weakness (from illness, overwork, etc.), and 憔悴 (qiáo cuì), which describes a haggard, thin appearance often from worry or illness, not necessarily old age.
adjective
old and feebleseniledecrepit
Examples
- 衰老。Tā de shēntǐ yuèláiyuè shuāi lǎo le.His body is getting more and more decrepit.
- 衰老。Zhè wèi lǎorén kàn qǐlai hěn shuāi lǎo.This old person looks very frail.
- 衰老。Chángqī yālì huì jiāsù shuāi lǎo.Long-term stress can accelerate aging.
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