Writing
高龄 (gāo líng) — how to say "advanced age" in Chinese
高龄
Advanced age
noun · adjective
Character composition
高
high
龄
age
Radicals / Keys
齒
Tooth
#211 · chǐ · 15 strokes
高
Tall
#189 · gāo · 10 strokes
Collocations
高龄老人
gāolíng lǎorén
an elderly person of advanced age
Examples
这位老人高龄九十岁。
This old man is ninety years old.
他高龄了。
He is of advanced age.
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Frequently asked questions
How do you say "advanced age" in Chinese?
"advanced age" in Chinese is 高龄 (gāo líng).
What does 高龄 mean in English?
高龄 (gāo líng) means "Advanced age".
How is 高龄 pronounced?
It is pronounced gāo líng (written as gao ling, gaoling). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "advanced age" in Chinese characters?
It is written 高龄: 高 has 10 strokes, 龄 has 13 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order of each character and lets you trace it.
What HSK 3.0 level is 高龄?
高龄 is on the HSK 3.0 levels 7–9 word list. It is not part of the six-level HSK 2.0 lists.
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