kính lão

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The Vietnamese word "kính lão" can be understood in two main contexts:

Usage Instructions:

• When using "kính lão" in conversation, you can refer to the physical glasses or use it metaphorically to express respect for older individuals.

Examples:

• Literal Use: "Ông tôi cần một cái kính lão để đọc sách." (My grandfather needs a pair of reading glasses.)
• Cultural Use: "Chúng ta nên kính lão và học hỏi từ những người lớn tuổi." (We should respect the elderly and learn from them.)

Advanced Usage:

In more advanced contexts, "kính lão" can be part of phrases that emphasize respect for elders, such as "kính lão đắc thọ" which means "to respect the elderly and wish them a long life." This phrase is often used in formal settings or during celebrations that honor older generations.

Academic

1. Old people's glasses, far-sighted glasses
2. Respect the aged
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