黄发骀背 — “Refers to the elderly”
黄发骀背 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “refers to the elderly”. Characterized by grey or yellowing hair and a stooped back, indicating advanced age. Literally, “yellow hair and stooped back”.
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黄发骀背 Pronunciation and Pinyin
黄发骀背 Character Breakdown
Stroke OrderExample Sentence with 黄发骀背
在社区公园里，常能看到一些黄发骀背的老人，他们或打太极，或与朋友闲谈，享受着宁静的时光
In the community park, you often see some elderly people with grey hair and stooped backs, either practicing Tai Chi or chatting with friends, enjoying their peaceful time.
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Open the tool →Questions about 黄发骀背
What does 黄发骀背 mean?
黄发骀背 (huáng fā dài bèi) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “refers to the elderly”.
How do you pronounce 黄发骀背?
黄发骀背 is pronounced huáng fā dài bèi in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 黄发骀背 literally mean?
Literally, 黄发骀背 means “yellow hair and stooped back”. It is used to mean “refers to the elderly”.
What is the Chinese definition of 黄发骀背?
指长寿的老人。后亦泛指老年人。同“黄发台背”。