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辈
bèi
Description
"辈"常用来说人的年纪或家里的一代人，比如"长辈"和"晚辈"。
"辈" is commonly used to refer to a person's age or a generation in a family, such as "长辈" (elders) and "晚辈" (younger generation).
它也可以表示很长的时间，像"一辈子"。
It can also indicate a long period of time, like in "一辈子" (a lifetime).
Meanings
辈bèi
generation (in a family); seniority level
他是我的长辈。
He is my elder.
一辈子yíbèizi
a whole lifetime
我想和你在一起一辈子。
I want to be with you for a lifetime.
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Notes
- Etymology
originally meant a line of chariots, later extended to mean a group or generation.
- Nuance
often used in family/social hierarchy words like 长辈 (elders) and 晚辈 (juniors).
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