Definitions
- 1. a polite term for an elderly person
- 2. old man or old lady
- 3. one's own aging parents or grandparents
Word relationships
Usage notes
Common mistakes
避免用“老人”直接称呼老人以示尊重,应使用“老人家”;仅在陈述客观事实(如“小区里老人很多”)时用“老人”。
Formality
老人家是尊称,用于直接称呼或谈论年长者时表达尊重;如“这位老人家”,语气亲切但非随意的家庭用语。
Example Sentences
1 shown这位 老人家 今年九十岁了,身体还很健康。
This elderly person is ninety years old this year and is still very healthy.
AI-generated examples are marked with this icon.