Chinese Proverb: 活到老,学到老 (One is never too old to learn.)

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【活到老,学到老】huó dào lǎo, xué dào lǎo

Definition:​

to study all one’s life
Live and learn.
One is never too old to learn.

Note:​ This proverb emphasizes that learning is a lifelong journey, as knowledge is infinite and personal growth has no age limit. It encourages a mindset of continuous improvement and curiosity throughout all stages of life.

Example Sentences:

My grandfather started learning to use a smartphone at 80 — truly, one is never too old to learn.
我的祖父80岁开始学习使用智能手机——正是活到老,学到老。

She decided to change careers at 50, proving that live and learn​ is a timeless principle.
她在50岁时决定转行,证明了活到老,学到老是永恒的真理。

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