Definition
辈 is a bound form (b.f.) that always appears as part of a compound word. Its core meanings revolve around generations, hierarchical rank within a family or social group, and categories of people. Common compounds include 长辈 (elder generation), 晚辈 (younger generation), 前辈 (one's senior/elder in a field), and 一辈子 (a lifetime). You cannot use 辈 alone as a standalone word.
b.f.
(bound form) generationhierarchy within a family or social group (e.g. 长辈, 晚辈)(bound form) class or kind of people (e.g. 之辈, 故辈)
Examples
- 。Wǒ de zhǎngbèi hěn guānxīn wǒ.My elders care about me a lot.
- 。Tā shì wǒmen gōngsī de qiánbèi.He is a senior at our company.
- 。Tā huā le yíbèi zi shíjiān xuéxí.He spent a lifetime studying.
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