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    Expressing "age" with 年龄 (niánlíng)

    Numbers & Quantity
    Time Expressions

    Structure

    Modifier + 年龄

    Explanation

    The noun 年龄 (niánlíng) means "age" and refers to how old a person is. It is used in both everyday and formal contexts, such as discussing age requirements, restrictions, or demographics. Common collocations include 年龄限制 (age limit) and 年龄段 (age group).

    Examples

    • 申请这个职位有年龄限制吗？

      Shēnqǐng zhège zhíwèi yǒu niánlíng xiànzhì ma?

      Is there an age requirement for applying for this position?

    • 不同年龄段的人有不同的需求。

      Bùtóng niánlíng duàn de rén yǒu bùtóng de xūqiú.

      People of different age groups have different needs.

    • 她看起来很年轻，完全看不出真实年龄。

      Tā kàn qǐlái hěn niánqīng, wánquán kàn bù chū zhēnshí niánlíng.

      She looks very young; you can't tell her real age at all.

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