predecessor; elder; forebear
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Meanings
2 senses · 7 examplesnoun
people of senior generations; elders; predecessors
Refers to older family members or senior members in a lineage, school, or organization, emphasizing seniority in generation or rank.
Wǒ我
men们
yīng应
gāi该
xū虚
xīn心
xiàng向
xiān先
bèi辈
xué学
xí习
。
We should humbly learn from our predecessors.
Tā他
shì是
wǒ我
de的
xiān先
bèi辈
，
wǒ我
yīng应
gāi该
zūn尊
jìng敬
tā他
。
He is my elder, and I should respect him.
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Jiā家
zú族
zhōng中
de的
xiān先
bèi辈
wèi为
wǒ我
men们
liú留
xià下
le了
bǎo宝
guì贵
de的
jīng精
shén神
cái财
fù富
。
The elders in our family left us precious spiritual wealth.
noun
late worthy predecessor; deceased forebear; revolutionary martyr
formalOften used in respectful or commemorative contexts, particularly referring to revolutionary heroes, great historical figures, or ancestors who have passed away and are worthy of emulation.
Wǒ我
men们
yào要
jì继
chéng承
gé革
mìng命
xiān先
bèi辈
de的
shì事
yè业
。
We must carry on the cause of the revolutionary predecessors.
Xiān先
bèi辈
men们
de的
xī牺
shēng牲
huàn换
lái来
le了
jīn今
tiān天
de的
hé和
píng平
。
The sacrifices of the forebears brought us today's peace.
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Wǒ我
men们
yǒng永
yuǎn远
miǎn缅
huái怀
xiān先
bèi辈
de的
fēng丰
gōng功
wěi伟
jì绩
。
We will forever remember the great achievements of our predecessors.
Zhè这
wèi位
kē科
xué学
jiā家
shì是
wǒ我
men们
zhēn真
zhèng正
zhí值
de得
xué学
xí习
de的
xiān先
bèi辈
。
This scientist is a true worthy predecessor for us to emulate.