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In contexts where age is mentioned, be careful not to use 耂 in a derogatory manner; it should carry a tone of respect. Common collocations include '老年人' (lǎoniánrén) meaning 'elderly person' and '老朋友' (lǎopéngyǒu) meaning 'old friend.' Pay attention to tone; it should always be pronounced with a third tone.
While 耂 is not part of the official HSK vocabulary, it connects to HSK 1-2 words like '老' (lǎo) meaning 'old' and '经验' (jīngyàn) meaning 'experience.' Focus on using it in conjunction with these words to reinforce your understanding of age and experience.
Learners often confuse 耂 with 老, using it inappropriately in informal contexts. For example, saying '我有一个耂朋友' (wǒ yǒu yīgè lǎo péngyǒu) is incorrect; it should be '我有一个老朋友.'
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Etymology of 耂
耂 is a component form of 老.
A person bent over with long hair
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How to say old, aged; experienced in Chinese
“old, aged; experienced” in Chinese is耂
The character 耂 (lǎo) means 'old' or 'aged,' often implying wisdom and experience that comes with age. It is commonly used to refer to elderly people or to describe things that are ancient or aged in a positive light, emphasizing respect for experience.
When to use 耂
In contexts where age is mentioned, be careful not to use 耂 in a derogatory manner; it should carry a tone of respect. Common collocations include '老年人' (lǎoniánrén) meaning 'elderly person' and '老朋友' (lǎopéngyǒu) meaning 'old friend.' Pay attention to tone; it should always be pronounced with a third tone.
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Learners often confuse 耂 with 老, using it inappropriately in informal contexts. For example, saying '我有一个耂朋友' (wǒ yǒu yīgè lǎo péngyǒu) is incorrect; it should be '我有一个老朋友.'
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Both characters mean 'old,' but 耂 emphasizes age and experience, while 老 (lǎo) is more commonly used in everyday speech.
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