No. 2,002 in Chinese
老年人
Elderly person.
In a sentence
老年人需要更多的关怀和支持。
Older adults need more care and support.
In this sentence, '老年人' is used as a noun referring to elderly individuals collectively, focusing on their needs.
我们应该尊重老年人，因为他们拥有丰富的经验。
We should respect older adults because they possess rich experience.
Here, '老年人' functions as a noun representing senior members of society, highlighting their wisdom and contributions.
公园里有许多老年人在锻炼身体。
In the park, many older adults are exercising.
In this context, '老年人' is used to describe individuals as they perform an action, forming a direct and visual setting.
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