年逾古稀 over seventy years old
Explanation
指年龄超过七十岁。
Refers to an age over seventy.
Origin Story
话说唐朝诗人杜甫，在《曲江》一诗中写道：‘酒债寻常行处有，人生七十古来稀。’道出了古人对人生七十岁高龄的感慨。那时的人们生活条件艰苦，能活到七十岁实属不易，因此七十岁被视为高寿的象征。 故事里，一位名叫张老先生的老人，年逾古稀，依然精神矍铄。他年轻时是一位著名的木匠，曾为当地许多人家打造过精美的家具。如今，虽然他的手艺不如从前了，但他依然喜欢待在木工房里，摆弄着他的工具，回忆着往昔的时光。 一天，村里一位年轻的木匠小李来向张老先生讨教技艺。张老先生很高兴，他耐心细致地向小李讲解各种技法，并分享了他多年的经验。小李听得聚精会神，受益匪浅。 临走时，小李对张老先生说：“您年逾古稀，依然如此热爱自己的事业，真是令人敬佩！”张老先生笑着说：“人活着就要有所追求，有目标，有活力，老了也要活出精彩！”张老先生的故事，也成为村里流传的一个励志故事，激励着年轻一代努力奋斗，不负韶华。
In his poem "Qu Jiang," the Tang Dynasty poet Du Fu wrote: 'Wine debts are common, life to seventy is rarely seen.' This expressed the ancients' feeling about a long life of seventy years. At that time, people's living conditions were difficult, and it was not easy to live to seventy, so seventy years old was regarded as a symbol of longevity. In the story, there was an old man named Mr. Zhang, who was over seventy, but still energetic. When he was young, he was a famous carpenter who had made exquisite furniture for many families in the local area. Now, although his skills are not as good as before, he still likes to stay in his carpentry workshop, playing with his tools, reminiscing about the past. One day, a young carpenter, Xiao Li, came to Mr. Zhang's workshop to ask him for advice on his skills. Mr. Zhang was happy to help, and patiently explained to Xiao Li various techniques, and shared his many years of experience. Xiao Li listened attentively, and benefited a lot. When Xiao Li was leaving, he said to Mr. Zhang: "You're over seventy, but you still love your work so much, it's really admirable!" Mr. Zhang smiled and said: "People should have pursuits, goals, and vitality in their lives. Even when old, one should live a wonderful life!" Mr. Zhang's story has become an inspirational story passed down in the village, encouraging the younger generation to work hard and make the most of their youth.
Usage
作谓语、定语；多用于口语。
Used as predicate and attributive; mostly used in spoken language.
Examples
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李奶奶年逾古稀，身体依然硬朗。
lǐ nǎinai niányú gǔxī, shēntǐ yīrán yìnglǎng.
Grandma Li is over seventy, but still strong and healthy.
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他年逾古稀，依然笔耕不辍。
tā niányú gǔxī, yīrán bǐgēng bùchuò
He's over seventy, but still writes diligently.