耂 Stroke Order

Definition of 「耂」: 1. Same as “老” (old). Used as a radical component. 同“老”。用于偏旁部首。 2. Advanced in age; contrasted with “幼” (young) or “少” (few). Example from the Book of Songs: "I rejoice that I am not old, but am just beginning." 年岁大。与“幼”或“少”相对。《诗经·小雅·北山》：“嘉我未老，鲜我方将。” 3. Existing for a long time; long-lasting (contrasted with “新” (new)). Example from the Zuo Zhuan: "The teacher has expended resources." Du Yu’s note: "The teacher has been old for a long time." 很久以前就存在的；历时长久的（与“新”相对）。《左传·僖公三十三年》：“老师费财。”杜预注：“师久为老。” 4. Tired; fatigued. Example from the Guo Yu: "Moreover, the Chu army is weary; they will surely be defeated. Why retreat?" 疲惫；困乏。《国语·晋语四》：“且楚师老矣，必败，何故退？” 5. Experienced (contrasted with “嫩” (tender)). Example from Ouyang Xiu: "His father is a lavish general of Zhao, experienced in warfare." 富有经验的（与”嫩“相对）。宋·欧阳修《为君难论》：“其父奢，赵之名将，老于用兵者也。” 6. Original; former. Example from Ye Shengtao: "Sir, it is last year’s old price, seven and a half." 原来的。叶圣陶《多收了三五斗》：“先生，就是去年的老价钱，七块半吧。” 7. Overcooked or burnt (contrasted with “嫩” (tender)). Example from Dream of the Red Chamber: "A tender wild chicken has already been prepared, please have your dinner; if delayed again, it will be overcooked." 烹调的时间过长；火候过大（与“嫩”相对）。《红楼梦》第五十回：“已预备下稀嫩的野鸡，请用晚饭去罢；再迟一回就老了。” 8. Describing a deep color (contrasted with “嫩” (light)). Example from Qian Taoyu: "The deep green aroma of the tea leaves just ripened, stirring the clouds of green around the chopsticks." 形容颜色深（与“嫩”相对）。唐·秦韬玉《采茶歌》：“老翠香尘下纔熟，搅时绕箸天雲绿。”