No. 2,363 in Chinese
养老
"养老" means "to provide for the elderly" or "to retire and live off support."
In a sentence
现代社会的许多人关心如何养老。
In modern society, many people are concerned about how to plan for retirement.
In this sentence, '养老' refers to the concept of planning for one's retirement and ensuring their well-being in old age.
养老院里住着许多需要特别照顾的老人。
Many elderly individuals who require special care live in retirement homes.
Here, '养老' is part of the term '养老院,' which refers to facilities providing care and accommodation for the elderly.
政府应加强养老的基本保障工作。
The government should enhance the basic support measures for elder care.
In this example, '养老' represents the general care and welfare policies aimed at supporting the elderly population.
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