ciu1 ling4超齡超龄
Jyutpingciu1 ling4
Yalechīu lìhng
Definition
Over-age; exceeding the age limit or being too old.
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How it's used
Focuses specifically on exceeding a formal age threshold rather than just being old in a general sense. It is frequently used in administrative contexts like sports eligibility, school enrollment, or government welfare applications. It carries a slightly clinical or bureaucratic tone, implying that a specific rule or cutoff point has been crossed.
Examples
He is already over the age limit and cannot join the competition.
Did you check if you were over the age limit when you signed up?
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe someone who is simply elderly, as it specifically implies a violation of a rule or a missed opportunity due to age. Use 老 or 年紀大 for general descriptions of age.
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