年龄 is the fundamental measure of how long a person or thing has been alive.
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- Age refers to the length of time someone/something has existed.
- Used in daily conversation, forms, and statistics.
- Basic concept for life duration and development.
Overview
年龄 (niánlíng) 是一个非常基础且常用的中文词汇，表示生命存在的时间长度。它主要用来描述人、动物或事物的存在时间。在日常交流中，询问和谈论年龄是非常普遍的，尤其是在社交场合或办理相关手续时。这个词的构成也很直观：“年”代表年份，“龄”也有年龄的意思，合起来就是指年龄。
年龄主要用作名词，独立使用或与形容词、数词结合使用。例如，我们可以说“他今年二十岁”，这里的“二十岁”就是指具体的年龄数字。也可以说“年龄增长”，表示时间流逝，人变老。在一些固定搭配中，它也扮演重要角色，如“年龄限制”、“年龄结构”等。
**年纪 (niánjì)**
“年纪”和“年龄”意思非常接近，都可以表示age。但“年纪”有时更口语化，也可能带有一点点“年纪大了”的委婉含义，或者用于描述“年纪轻轻”。例如，“他年纪不大，能力很强。”
Exemplos
你多大了？
everydayHow old are you?
请填写您的姓名、性别和年龄。
formalPlease fill in your name, gender, and age.
他年纪不大，能力很强。
informalHe is not old, but very capable.
研究表明，年龄是影响认知能力的重要因素之一。
academicResearch indicates that age is one of the important factors affecting cognitive abilities.
Colocações comuns
Frases Comuns
你多大了？
How old are you?
多少岁
how many years old
年龄相仿
similar in age
Frequentemente confundido com
'岁' is a measure word used after a number to state a specific age (e.g., '三十岁' - thirty years old). '年龄' is the general noun for age.
'年纪' is very similar to '年龄' and often interchangeable in casual speech. It can sometimes carry a nuance of 'getting old' or be used to describe someone as 'young' (年纪轻轻).
Padrões gramaticais
How to Use It
Notas de uso
Age is a fundamental concept in Chinese, just as in English. Questions about age are common in informal settings, especially among peers. When addressing elders or in formal situations, more polite phrasing is preferred. The word is neutral in register but its usage context can vary.
Erros comuns
Learners might confuse '年龄' (noun) with '岁' (measure word). For example, saying '我年龄三十' instead of '我三十岁' or '我的年龄是三十岁'. Using '年纪' incorrectly can sometimes sound slightly impolite if implying someone is old when they are not.
Tips
Ask age politely
Use '你多大了?' for peers. For elders, '您多大年纪了?' is more respectful.
Avoid sensitive age questions
Be mindful of cultural norms; asking women's age directly can be impolite in some contexts.
Age is a common topic
In China, discussing age is often a way to establish social relationships and hierarchy, especially among acquaintances.
Origem da palavra
The character '年' originally depicted a person carrying a crop, representing a harvest year. '龄' is composed of '山' (mountain) and '令' (order/command), possibly suggesting the passage of time like climbing a mountain or following a natural order. Together, they clearly signify the duration of a life in years.
Contexto cultural
In Chinese culture, age can be a significant factor in social interactions, determining respect and address forms. While direct questions about age are common among acquaintances, it's wise to be sensitive, particularly with women or elders, and use polite forms when necessary.
Dica de memorização
Think of '年' (year) and '龄' (age) as two parts of a timeline showing how many years you've lived.
Perguntas frequentes
4 perguntas最常用的问法是“你多大了？”（Nǐ duō dà le?）。如果对方是长辈或比较尊敬的人，可以说“您多大年纪了？”（Nín duō dà niánjì le?）。
“年龄”是一个名词，指生命存在的时间长度。“岁”通常作为量词，跟在数字后面表示具体的年龄。例如，“我的年龄是30岁。”
在不熟悉的社交场合，尤其是在西方文化影响下，直接询问女性的年龄可能被认为是不礼貌的。在中国，通常问同龄人或晚辈的年龄是比较普遍的，但对长辈需谨慎。
虽然主要用于生物，但有时也用于比喻事物的“年龄”，比如“这棵树的年龄很大”或者“这瓶酒的年龄至少有十年了”，用来形容其存在的时间。
Teste-se
请问您的______是？
根据语境，询问对方的“年龄”是最合适的。
孩子出生后，他的______在不断增长。
“年龄”是指生命存在的时间长度，会随着时间增长。
请用“今年”、“我”、“18”、“岁”组成一个句子。
这是中文陈述句的基本语序：主语 + 时间状语 + 谓语（数字+量词）。
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Summary
年龄 is the fundamental measure of how long a person or thing has been alive.
- Age refers to the length of time someone/something has existed.
- Used in daily conversation, forms, and statistics.
- Basic concept for life duration and development.
Ask age politely
Use '你多大了?' for peers. For elders, '您多大年纪了?' is more respectful.
Avoid sensitive age questions
Be mindful of cultural norms; asking women's age directly can be impolite in some contexts.
Age is a common topic
In China, discussing age is often a way to establish social relationships and hierarchy, especially among acquaintances.
Exemplos
4 de 4你多大了？
How old are you?
请填写您的姓名、性别和年龄。
Please fill in your name, gender, and age.
他年纪不大，能力很强。
He is not old, but very capable.
研究表明，年龄是影响认知能力的重要因素之一。
Research indicates that age is one of the important factors affecting cognitive abilities.
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