fathers' generation; elders
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Meanings
1 sense · 4 examplesnoun
relatives and friends of one's father's generation; the older generation
Often used to refer to the older generation with respect to their experience, values, or social status. Can carry a tone of respect or nostalgia.
Wǒ我
men们
yīng应
gāi该
zūn尊
zhòng重
fù父
bèi辈
de的
jīng经
yàn验
hé和
zhì智
huì慧
。
We should respect the experience and wisdom of the older generation.
Fù父
bèi辈
men们
jīng经
lì历
le了
jiān艰
kǔ苦
de的
suì岁
yuè月
，
cái才
huàn换
lái来
jīn今
tiān天
de的
xìng幸
fú福
shēng生
huó活
。
The older generation endured hardships to bring about the happy life we have today.
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Zài在
fù父
bèi辈
kàn看
lái来
，
wěn稳
dìng定
de的
gōng工
zuò作
bǐ比
gāo高
xīn薪
gèng更
zhòng重
yào要
。
In the eyes of the fathers' generation, stable work is more important than a high salary.
Tā他
jì继
chéng承
le了
fù父
bèi辈
de的
shì事
yè业
，
jiāng将
jiā家
zú族
qǐ企
yè业
fā发
yáng扬
guāng光
dà大
。
He inherited the family business from his father's generation and expanded it greatly.