cao niên

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The Vietnamese word "cao niên" is an adjective that means "elderly" or "senior." It is often used to refer to older individuals, especially those who are respected or hold a significant position in their community.

Usage Instructions:

• "Cao niên" is typically used to describe people who are older, usually over the age of 60 or 65.
• It can be used in both formal and informal contexts.

Example:

• "Các cụ cao niên trong làng rất được kính trọng."
  • Translation: "The elderly people in the village are highly respected."

Advanced Usage:

• You can also use "cao niên" in more formal writing or speeches when discussing issues related to aging or the elderly population.
• For example: "Chúng ta cần chăm sóc các cụ cao niên để họ sống khỏe mạnh và hạnh phúc."
  • Translation: "We need to take care of the elderly so that they can live healthily and happily."

Word Variants:

• "Cao niên" itself does not have many direct variants, but you can encounter related terms like:
  • "Người cao niên" (elderly person)
  • "Tầng lớp cao niên" (the senior class)

Different Meanings:

• "Cao niên" primarily refers to age, but in certain contexts, it can also imply wisdom or experience due to age.

Synonyms:

• "Người già" (old person) – a more general term that can refer to any elderly person.

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adj

1. Elderly
   • các cụ cao niên trong làng
     the village elders