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长者
zhǎngzhě
Description
“长者”指年纪大、受人尊敬的人。
"长者" refers to an elderly and respected person.
我们要有礼貌，尊敬每一位长者。
We should be polite and respect every 长者.
Meanings
长者zhǎngzhě
an elder; a respected older person
这位长者很有智慧。
This elder is very wise.
长者zhǎngzhě
a kind and generous person
他是一位仁慈的长者。
He is a kind elder.
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Notes
- Etymology
长 (elder/senior) + 者 (person); literally 'senior person'.
- Nuance
more formal and respectful than 老人; implies both age and dignity.
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