养老

yǎnglǎo

to provide for the elderly

Dictionary entry

to provide for the elderly (family members); to enjoy a life in retirement

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养
老

See it in sentences

子女负责养老。

Zǐnǚ fùzé yǎnglǎo.

English

Children are responsible for supporting their elderly parents.

你考虑过养老问题吗?

Nǐ kǎolǜ guò yǎnglǎo wèntí ma?

English

Have you thought about retirement life?

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