耋 (dié) - Aged — refers to being very old, typically & used to describe advanced age.

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dié ｜ 12 strokes ｜ radical:

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耋 · dié

Aged — refers to being very old, typically in one's seventies or eighties;

used to describe advanced age.

Aged — refers to being very old, typicallyused to describe advanced age.

Usage highlights

Old ageAdvanced yearsThe agedReaching old ageElderly personOld man

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Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He is an old man in his eighties (耄耋之年).
  • The elderly gentleman (老耋) shared his wisdom.
  • Reaching an advanced age (寿登大耋) is considered a blessing.

Collocations

  • Old age(老耋)
  • Advanced years(耄耋)
  • The aged(耆耋)
  • Reaching old age(寿登大耋)
  • Elderly person(耋老)
  • Old man(耋民)

Idioms

  • Old and young(耄耋)
  • The aged and the young(耆耋)
  • Living to a great age(寿登大耋)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In traditional Chinese culture, reaching old age is highly respected and considered a blessing.
  • The character is often used in formal contexts to refer to advanced age with respect.
  • Commonly appears in classical texts and formal writings about aging and longevity.

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