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先人
xiānrén
Description
"先人"是指以前的人，特别是我们的祖先，或者古代很有智慧的人。
"先人" refers to people from the past, especially our ancestors or wise figures from ancient times.
我们常常说要学习先人留下来的好东西。
We often say we should learn from the good things left by 先人.
Meanings
先人xiānrén
predecessors; people of former times
我们要记住先人的智慧。
We must remember the wisdom of our ancestors.
先人xiānrén
one's deceased ancestors or father
他每年都去祭拜先人。
He goes to pay respects to his ancestors every year.
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Notes
- Etymology
先 (earlier/before) + 人 (person), literally "earlier person."
- Nuance
more formal and literary than 前人; often used in respectful or historical contexts.
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