Writing
养老 (yǎng lǎo) — how to say "to provide for the elderly" in Chinese
养老
To provide for the elderly
verb
Character composition
养
to raise, to support
老
old, elderly
Radicals / Keys
老
Old
#125 · lǎo · 6 strokes
八
Eight
#12 · bā · 2 strokes
Collocations
养老问题
yǎng lǎo wèn tí
elderly care issue
Examples
在中国，养老问题越来越重要。
In China, the issue of elderly care is becoming increasingly important.
他养老父母。
He provides for his parents.
Try remembering 养老
Three short exercises on meaning and pronunciation. Free, no sign-up needed.
Frequently asked questions
How do you say "to provide for the elderly" in Chinese?
"to provide for the elderly" in Chinese is 养老 (yǎng lǎo).
What does 养老 mean in English?
养老 (yǎng lǎo) means "To provide for the elderly".
How is 养老 pronounced?
It is pronounced yǎng lǎo (written as yang lao, yanglao). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "to provide for the elderly" in Chinese characters?
It is written 养老: 养 has 9 strokes, 老 has 6 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order of each character and lets you trace it.
What HSK 3.0 level is 养老?
养老 is on the HSK 3.0 level 6 word list. It is not part of the six-level HSK 2.0 lists.
Tomyo
Learn Chinese words with spaced repetition
Add 养老 to your vocabulary and remember it with smart reviews, audio and examples.