No. 2,578 in Chinese
老人家
"老人家" means "elderly person" or "respected senior."
In a sentence
这位老人家每天都喜欢在公园里散步。
This elderly person loves to walk in the park every day.
Here, '老人家' is used to respectfully refer to an elderly individual, emphasizing age without overt familiarity.
老人家，请问您需要我帮您拿东西吗？
Sir/Madam, may I help you carry your things?
The term '老人家' is utilized as a polite address to an elderly person, showing respect and courtesy.
我们的邻居是一位非常和蔼可亲的老人家。
Our neighbor is a very kind and amiable elderly person.
In this context, '老人家' describes an elderly person in a respectful and affectionate manner, focusing on their character.
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