How to Say ‘The old folks say’ in Simplified Chinese
老人说
lǎo rén shuō
[lǎorén shuō]
🇨🇳 In China: Saying this is the common way to pass on folk customs. It's respectful toward tradition while gently hinting you don't fully vouch for it yourself.
Phrase Breakdown
老人
lǎo rén
[lǎorén]
old people; elders
Elderly people, often seen as keepers of tradition.
老人喜欢早上散步。
Old people like walking in the morning.
说
shuō
[shuō]
to speak; to say
A basic verb for talking or saying something; used alone it invites someone to go ahead and speak.
请你慢一点说。
Please speak a bit more slowly.
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