尊长 (zūn zhǎng) — respected elders and senior superiors
Definition
A formal, classical term for one's elders and senior relatives or superiors by age/status. Strongly tied to traditional, hierarchical contexts — not used for casual everyday address.
noun
respected elders and senior superiors
Examples
- ，尊长。Zài chuán tǒng shè huì lǐ, zūn zhǎng de dì wèi hěn gāo.In traditional society, elders and superiors held a high status.
- 尊长。Wǒ men yīng dāng zūn zhòng zūn zhǎng de yì jiàn.We should respect the opinions of our elders and superiors.
- 尊长，。Měi cì jiàn dào zūn zhǎng, wǒ dōu huì zhǔ dòng dǎ zhāo hu.Every time I see elders and superiors, I take the initiative to greet them.
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