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Meaning
10 senses · 4 meanings
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old
Having lived for a long time or being in the later part of life.
vi Ông tôi đã rất già nhưng vẫn còn minh mẫn.
en My grandfather is very old but still mentally sharp.
Looking like an elderly person despite not actually being very old in years.
Having a lot of knowledge or skill gained through long experience in something.
overripe
Referring to fruit or vegetables that have passed the stage of being ripe.
Being greater in amount, quality, or level than what is considered typical.
Being a little bit more than a specific amount or a required limit.
the elderly
Pronoun
A term used when communicating with or referring to an elder in a community.
vi Mọi người trong làng đều kính trọng già.
en Everyone in the village respects the elder.
A pronoun used to address or refer to the older sister of one's mother.
Noun
Elderly people in general (often used in parallel expressions or idioms like 'kính già yêu trẻ').
vi Kính già yêu trẻ là nét đẹp truyền thống trong văn hóa dân tộc.
en Respecting the elderly and loving the young is a fine traditional virtue of our culture.
king
A male ruler of a country or state who usually inherits the position.