Chinese
qiánbèi
Meaning: senior; predecessor; elder
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

前輩
前
輩
前辈
前
辈

Example sentences

He gave me a lot of guidance at work and is a senior I respect very much.
這次頒獎盛會邀請了許多文壇前輩參加。
这次颁奖盛会邀请了许多文坛前辈参加。
This award ceremony invited many literary veterans to participate.

Usage Notes

A respectful term for someone with more experience or higher status in a particular field.

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