How to Say ‘Elderly person; old person’ in Simplified Chinese
老人
lǎo rén
[laow ren]
🇨🇳 In China: [老人] is commonly used in practical description, like talking about seating or food needs, and isn't automatically rude. But when speaking directly to the person, you'd usually use a title or family term instead.
Phrase Breakdown
老人
lǎo rén
[laow ren]
elderly person; old person
Refers to an older or elderly person. It is commonly used in everyday speech.
这位老人需要清淡一点的菜。
This elderly person needs dishes that are a bit lighter.
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