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This character is typically used in formal speech or writing and is less common in everyday conversation. Be careful not to confuse it with other age-related terms; its specific reference to ages sixty and beyond is important. It can often be seen in phrases that honor the elderly.
Though not included in the HSK levels, understanding 耆 can help learners grasp other age-related vocabulary. Focus on related characters such as 老 (lǎo, old) and 长 (zhǎng, elder) to enhance your vocabulary about age and respect.
Learners often confuse 耆 with other characters that denote age, such as 老 (lǎo). For example, saying '他是个耆人' (tā shì gè qí rén) is correct, but using '他是个老' (tā shì gè lǎo) is incorrect as '老' is not a noun.
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Etymology of 耆
Phonosemantic compound. 老 represents the meaning and 日 represents the sound.
old
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How to say man of sixty; aged, old in Chinese
“man of sixty; aged, old” in Chinese is耆
The character 耆 (qí) refers to an elderly man, specifically someone who is sixty years old or older. It is often used in formal contexts to denote respect for older individuals, particularly in discussions about age and wisdom in Chinese culture.
When to use 耆
This character is typically used in formal speech or writing and is less common in everyday conversation. Be careful not to confuse it with other age-related terms; its specific reference to ages sixty and beyond is important. It can often be seen in phrases that honor the elderly.
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Learners often confuse 耆 with other characters that denote age, such as 老 (lǎo). For example, saying '他是个耆人' (tā shì gè qí rén) is correct, but using '他是个老' (tā shì gè lǎo) is incorrect as '老' is not a noun.
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In Chinese culture, turning sixty is often seen as a milestone, marking a full cycle of life and is traditionally celebrated.
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