Query of Ancient Age Titles
In ancient times, age was referred to in different ways depending on the culture and language. In English, age was often described in terms of life stages, such as infant, child, teenager, adult, and elder. Many cultures also had specific terms for different ages, such as "ox" for a boy reaching 10 years old in ancient China or "kourotrophos" for a female caretaker of young children in ancient Greece. In some societies, age was calculated from certain life events, such as the first harvest or initiation into adulthood. Understanding these various age designations can provide valuable insights into the beliefs and social structures of ancient civilizations.
年龄
不满周岁
2~3岁
7岁(女)
8岁(男)
幼年
10岁以下
13~15岁
15~20岁
12岁(女)
13岁(女)
15岁(女)
16岁(女)
20岁(男)
20岁(女)
24岁(女)
至出嫁(女)
30岁(男)
30岁(女)
40岁(男)
50岁
60岁
70岁
80岁
80~90岁
90岁
100岁