elder; superior; boss
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
2 senses · 6 examplesnoun
elder; senior member of the family
formalA respectful term for older family members or seniors in one's clan. More formal than 长辈.
Zài在
jiā家
lǐ里
yào要
zūn尊
jìng敬
zhǎng长
shàng上
。
At home, one must respect one's elders.
Zhǎng长
shàng上
men们
dōu都
yǒu有
zì自
jǐ己
de的
xiǎng想
fǎ法
。
The elders all have their own ideas.
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Féng逢
nián年
guò过
jié节
yào要
gěi给
zhǎng长
shàng上
qǐng请
ān安
。
During festivals, one must pay respects to the elders.
noun
superior; boss; higher-up
formalRefers to someone in a higher position in an organization or official hierarchy. Carries a formal or traditional tone.
Tā他
zài在
gōng工
zuò作
zhōng中
cóng从
bù不
wéi违
kàng抗
zhǎng长
shàng上
。
He never disobeys his superiors at work.
Zhǎng长
shàng上
de的
mìng命
lìng令
bì必
xū须
zhí执
xíng行
。
The boss's orders must be carried out.
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Zhè这
wèi位
zhǎng长
shàng上
duì对
dài待
xià下
shǔ属
hěn很
yán严
lì厉
。
This superior is very strict with his subordinates.