前辈 (qián bèi) — senior (a person with more experience or higher rank in a group or field); predecessor; forerunner; pioneer
Definition
Used to respectfully address a senior or pioneer in your field, like a mentor. Distinct from 长辈, which is family elders. Contrasts with 前任, the *person* who held a post before you.
noun
senior (a person with more experience or higher rank in a group or field)predecessorforerunnerpioneer
Measure word · 位
Examples
- 前辈，。Zhè wèi qián bèi zài gōng sī gōng zuò le èr shí nián, jīng yàn fēi cháng fēng fù.This senior has worked at the company for twenty years and has very rich experience.
- ，。Zuò wéi nián qīng yǎn yuán, tā jīng cháng xiàng qián bèi qǐng jiào biǎo yǎn jì qiǎo.As a young actor, he often asks seniors for acting tips.
- 前辈，。Zhè xiē kē xué jiā shì rén gōng zhì néng lǐng yù de qián bèi, diàn dìng le lǐ lùn jī chǔ.These scientists are pioneers in the field of artificial intelligence, laying the theoretical foundation.
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