Chinese
zhǎngbèi
Meaning: elder; senior; elder generation
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

長輩
長
輩
长辈
长
辈

Example sentences

Filial piety towards parents and respect for elders are traditional virtues.
春節期間,長輩會給晚輩發紅包。
春节期间,长辈会给晚辈发红包。
During the Spring Festival, elders give red envelopes to the younger generation.
在長輩面前不得如此放肆。
在长辈面前不得如此放肆。
You must not be so presumptuous in front of your elders.
身為晚輩,我們應該聽取長輩的建議。
身为晚辈,我们应该听取长辈的建议。
As juniors, we should listen to the advice of our elders.

Usage Notes

Refers to people of an older generation in a family or social hierarchy.

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