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长辈
zhǎngbèi
Description
"长辈"是指家里年纪比你大、辈分比你高的人,比如爷爷、奶奶、爸爸、妈妈。
"长辈" refers to family members who are older or of a higher generation than you, such as grandpa, grandma, dad, and mom.
我们要尊重长辈,见到他们要有礼貌。
We should respect our 长辈 and be polite when we see them.
Meanings
长辈zhǎngbèi
elder; senior member of a family
吃饭的时候,要先让长辈坐。
When eating, let the elders sit first.
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Notes
- Etymology
长 (elder/senior) + 辈 (generation), literally "senior generation."
- Nuance
长辈 is the opposite of 晚辈 (younger generation, juniors).
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