Basic meaning
1. refers to an elderly person or an elderly person.
The World Health Organization defines the elderly as people over 60 years old, while some western developed countries consider 65 years old as the dividing point. China was divided into 50 years old in ancient times.
2. When formulating some policies in the process of reform, people who have worked for a certain number of years are specifically mentioned. Exodus: old ways for the old, new ways for the new.
3. refers to a person who has served in a certain army for a long time, especially an officer who has followed soldiers for many years. Exodus: There are not many old people left in the 38th Army.
In some areas of Jining, people with good relationships are also called "old people".
The above contents refer to Baidu Encyclopedia-Old People.