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长老
zhǎnglǎo
Description
长老是一个团体里年纪大、地位高的人。
A 长老 is an older, high-ranking person in a group.
在一些宗教里，长老是很受人尊敬的人。
In some religions, a 长老 is a highly respected person.
Meanings
长老zhǎnglǎo
an elder; respected senior member of a group
村里的长老很有智慧。
The village elder is very wise.
长老zhǎnglǎo
a senior monk or religious elder
寺庙里的长老在教大家念经。
The elder in the temple is teaching everyone to chant scriptures.
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Notes
- Etymology
长 (senior/elder) + 老 (old), both suggesting age and seniority.
- Nuance
often used for tribal, church, or Buddhist elders, not ordinary old people.
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