ancestors; previous generations; forefathers
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
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previous generations; ancestors; forefathers
Refers to earlier generations within a family lineage or ethnic group, typically implying a respectful or historical perspective.
Wǒ我
men们
yīng应
gāi该
zūn尊
zhòng重
shàng上
dài代
liú流
chuán传
xià下
lái来
de的
chuán传
tǒng统
。
We should respect the traditions passed down from previous generations.
Shàng上
dài代
rén人
jīng经
lì历
de的
kǔ苦
nàn难
shì是
wǒ我
men们
zhè这
dài代
rén人
wú无
fǎ法
xiǎng想
xiàng象
de的
。
The hardships experienced by the previous generation are unimaginable to our generation.
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Zhè这
zuò座
lǎo老
fáng房
zi子
shì是
shàng上
dài代
liú留
xià下
lái来
de的
yí遗
chǎn产
。
This old house is an inheritance left by ancestors.