长者 (cháng) — elder, senior person; venerable elder, influential figure (in a community or historical context)

Definición

A respectful term for an elderly person of high standing — denotes both age and social authority. Unlike plain 老人 ('old person'), it carries a tone of veneration, often for community leaders or notable figures.

noun
eldersenior personvenerable elderinfluential figure (in a community or historical context)
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Ejemplos

  • 长者
    Zhè wèi cháng zài cūn lǐ hěn yǒu wēi wàng.
    This elder has great prestige in the village.
  • 长者
    Zuò wéi cūn lǐ de cháng, tā tiáo jiě le hěn duō jiū fēn.
    As the village elder, he mediated many disputes.
  • 长者
    Gǔ dài cháng de dì wèi hěn gāo, shòu dào dà jiā de zūn jìng.
    In ancient times, elders held high status and were respected by everyone.

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