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twilight years

Character Composition


Characters

Pinyin

mu4nian2 mùnián

Meaning


Primary

twilight years

Alternatives

old age

Mnemonic


暮年 Twilight years refers to the 年 years of one's life where one is approaching the final 暮 sunset of their life.

Usage


她 的 暮年 过 得 很 安静。

Her twilight years were very peaceful.

我 希望 暮年 有 人 陪伴。

I hope to have company in my twilight years.

他 在 暮年 选择 回 乡。

He chose to return to his hometown in his twilight years.

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