老人 (lǎo rén): elderly person

Meaning & Stroke Order

HSK 3noun

Word info

Pinyin
Meaning: elderly person
Characters: 2
Part of speech: noun
HSK level: HSK 3

Full definitions

old man or woman
the elderly
ones aged parents or grandparents
old person
the elderly
one's aged parents or grandparents

Animated stroke order

Watch the stroke order, then try writing it yourself.

Free printable worksheet

Preview the practice sheet, then download the PDF.

Create a custom worksheet

Character breakdown

HSK 3

prefix used before the surname of a person or a numeral indicating the order of birth of the children in a family or to indicate affection or familiarity

HSK 1

person

Example sentences

That old person practices tai chi in the park every morning.

We should respect the elderly and take care of their needs.

This old person is already eighty years old and still in good health.

Young people should help the elderly more.

Keep exploring nearby meanings, levels, and sounds.

Unlock related vocabulary