Chinese word dictionary

耄耋之年

mào dié zhī nián · old age (in one's 80s, 90s, or more)

Word information

Simplified耄耋之年
Traditional耄耋之年
Pinyinmào dié zhī nián
Part of speechDictionary
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HSK 2.0Not listed

How to learn 耄耋之年

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