- 有志不在年高 yǒuzhìbùzàiniángāo ambition is not a matter of agesuccess depends on determination rather than age; often used with its counterpart [[无志空活百岁|無志空活百歲|wu2 zhi4 kong1 huo2 bai3 sui4]]
- 年高德劭 niángāodéshào of advanced years and great virtueto be of venerable age and high moral character; often used to describe respected elders or as a formal birthday greeting for an elderly person
- 年高德尊 niángāodézūn venerableof advanced age and high moral character; respected for one's longevity and integrity
- 德劭年高 déshàoniángāo of advanced years and high virtueto be of advanced age and hold a high moral reputation
- 德硕年高 déshuòniángāo venerableto be of advanced age and great reputation for virtue