年龄 (niánlíng) — how to say "age" in Chinese

年龄

Age

Radicals / Keys

Dry

#51 · gān · 3 strokes

Tooth

#211 · chǐ · 15 strokes

Synonyms

年纪

age

nián jì · colloquial, of people

Examples

虽然他们的年龄相差二十岁,但是因为有共同的爱好,所以成为了非常好的朋友。

Although their age difference is twenty years, because they share common interests, they have become very good friends.

他的年龄是二十五岁。

He is twenty-five years old.

Frequently asked questions

How do you say "age" in Chinese?

"age" in Chinese is 年龄 (niánlíng).

What does 年龄 mean in English?

年龄 (niánlíng) means "Age".

How is 年龄 pronounced?

It is pronounced niánlíng (written as nianling). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.

How do you write "age" in Chinese characters?

It is written 年龄.

What HSK level is 年龄?

年龄 belongs to the HSK 4 vocabulary list.

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