Definition
银发 literally means 'silver hair,' referring to the gray/white hair of elderly people. It is often used as a prefix in compounds to denote elderly-related matters, such as 银发族 (senior citizens) and 银发经济 (the silver economy/elderly economy). This metaphorical usage is common in media and policy discussions.
n.
silvery hair (of older people)(as a prefix) seniorelderly (in compounds)
Examples
- 银发。Lǎorén yǒu yì tóu měilì de yín fā.The old person has a head of beautiful silver hair.
- 银发。yín fā jīngjì zhèngzài chéngwéi xīn de zēngzhǎng diǎn.The silver economy is becoming a new growth point.
- 银发。Hěn duō yín fā zú xǐhuan zài gōngyuán sànbù.Many senior citizens like to take walks in the park.
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