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先人 (xiān rén) — ancêtres, aïeux; mon défunt père (soutenu, respectueux)

Définition

Formal/literary word with two distinct senses: 'ancestors, forefathers' (a generation set), and a respectful 'my late father.' Both senses are used in writing and ceremonial contexts.

noun
ancêtresaïeuxmon défunt père (soutenu, respectueux)

Exemples

  • 先人。
    Wǒ men měi nián qīng míng jié dōu huì jì bài xiān rén.
    We worship our ancestors every Qingming Festival.
  • 先人，。
    Zhè shì xiān rén liú gěi wǒ de yí wù, wǒ yì zhí zhēn cáng zhe.
    This is an heirloom left to me by my late father; I have always treasured it.
  • 先人。
    xiān rén De jiào dǎo wǒ men jué bù néng wàng jì.
    We must never forget the teachings of our forefathers.
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Family & Kinship

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