长辈 (zhǎng bèi) — one's elders; older generation
Definition
辈 refers to a generation within a family, so 长辈 means 'older family members' (parents, aunts, uncles, grandparents) — by blood or marriage, not by experience. Compare 前辈, which is an older colleague or mentor in a workplace or field.
noun
one's eldersolder generation
Measure word · 位
Examples
- ，长辈。Zài chuán tǒng wén huà zhōng, zhǎng bèi de dì wèi hěn gāo.In traditional culture, elders hold a high status.
- 长辈。Tā cóng xiǎo jiù hěn tīng zhǎng bèi de huà.He has always listened to his elders since childhood.
- ，长辈。Guò nián shí, wǒ men dōu yào gěi zhǎng bèi bài nián.During the New Year, we all pay respects to the elders.
Browse more HSK 6 words or search the full 43,000-word dictionary.