耇 (gǒu) - Old — describes an elderly person with a & venerable old age.

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gǒu ｜ 9 strokes ｜ radical: 耂

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耇 · gǒu

Old — describes an elderly person with a wrinkled face and white hair;

venerable old age.

Old — describes an elderly person with avenerable old age.

Usage highlights

Venerable elderLongevity and old ageRespect the elderlyAged appearanceElderly and virtuous

Synonyms

  • 老— old
  • 寿— longevity
  • 耆— elderly (over 60)

Antonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He is a venerable elder (黄耇).
  • The poem describes the appearance of old age (寿耇).
  • Respect for the elderly is a traditional virtue (敬老尊耇).

Collocations

  • Venerable elder(黄耇)
  • Longevity and old age(寿耇)
  • Respect the elderly(敬老尊耇)
  • Aged appearance(耇貌)
  • Elderly and virtuous(耇德)

Idioms

  • Respect the elderly and honor the virtuous(敬老尊耇)
  • Yellow-haired and venerable(黄发耇背)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • A classical literary term for old age, often used in ancient texts to show respect for the elderly.
  • Associated with longevity, wisdom, and the virtue of filial piety in Confucian culture.

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