How to Say ‘Old’ in Traditional Chinese
老
💬 Usage Tip: [老] is often used as a prefix in Chinese to indicate age or seniority.
🇹🇼 In Taiwan: Respect for the elderly is a key aspect of Taiwanese culture, often seen in terms like this.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
老
[lǎo]
old
Refers to something aged or elderly.
這位老人家很有智慧。
This old man is very wise.
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