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辈分
bèifèn
Description
辈分是指一个人在家族里的地位和排行。
"辈分" refers to a person's status and rank within the family.
在中国，辈分大的人常常受到尊重。
In China, people with higher "辈分" are often respected.
Meanings
辈分bèifèn
seniority or rank within a family or clan
他年纪不大，可是辈分很高。
He is young, but his seniority is high.
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Notes
- Etymology
辈 (generation/rank) + 分 (share/status), literally one's generational standing.
- Nuance
about family generation level, not age; a young person can have high 辈分.
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