夕阳红 xī yáng hóng — the red sunset glow; (fig.) the golden years of old age

夕阳红
xī yáng hóng

Characters: 夕 · 阳 · 红

Definitions

  1. the red sunset glow; (fig.) the golden years of old age

Examples

  • 退休后他参加了老年大学，活个夕阳红。

    After retiring he joined a senior college, enjoying a golden old age.

  • 天边夕阳红，映红了半边天。

    The red glow of sunset dyed half the sky.