How to Say ‘Elderly family members’ in Simplified Chinese
老人
lǎo rén
[lao ren]
🇨🇳 In China: [老人] is a normal, practical word in family and seating discussions, especially when explaining needs like quieter seating or easier access. It usually sounds matter-of-fact rather than rude in this kind of service conversation.
Phrase Breakdown
老人
lǎo rén
[lao ren]
elderly person; senior
Refers to older family members, often important when choosing comfortable seating.
我们这桌有老人，想坐安静一点。
We have elderly people at our table, so we’d like a quieter area.
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