晚辈 (wǎn bèi) — younger generation (in a family or social hierarchy); one's juniors
Definition
A junior or younger member in a family or social hierarchy — the counterpart to 长辈 ('elders/seniors'). Used to show respect when referring to oneself or one's status relative to older relatives.
noun
younger generation (in a family or social hierarchy)one's juniors
Examples
- ，晚辈。Zuò wéi zhǎng bèi, wǒ men yīng gāi guān xīn wǎn bèi.As elders, we should care for the younger generation.
- 晚辈，。Tā suī rán shì wǎn bèi, dàn hěn yǒu néng lì.Although he is from the younger generation, he is very capable.
- 晚辈。Jiā lǐ de wǎn bèi dōu hěn zūn jìng zhè wèi lǎo rén.The younger generation in the family all respect this elderly person.
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