长辈 zhǎngbèi one's elders
one's elders; older generation
How to remember 长辈: 长 long + 辈 generation = one's elders.
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How it is used
- One's elders / the older generation - 尊敬长辈 (zūnjìng zhǎngbèi) to respect one's elders.
- Note 长 read zhǎng (senior) here; refers to family/relatives senior to you, opposite of 晚辈 (wǎnbèi, juniors) - 照顾晚辈 (zhàogù wǎnbèi) look after the younger ones.
- About generational seniority in a family, not merely age.
Example sentences
- 我尊敬长辈。 Wǒ zūnjìng zhǎngbèi.I respect the elderly.