elder; senior; venerable old person
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
2 senses · 6 examplesnoun
elder; senior person; person of advanced age and generation
Refers to someone who is older and of higher seniority or generational standing, emphasizing both chronological age and hierarchical position in family or society.
Wǒ我
men们
yīng应
gāi该
zūn尊
zhòng重
cūn村
lǐ里
de的
zhǎng长
zhě者
。
We should respect the elders in the village.
Zài在
jiā家
tíng庭
jù聚
huì会
shàng上
，
zhǎng长
zhě者
zǒng总
shì是
zuò坐
zài在
zhǔ主
wèi位
。
At family gatherings, the senior members always sit in the seats of honor.
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Zhè这
wèi位
zhǎng长
zhě者
yǐ已
jīng经
jiǔ九
shí十
suì岁
le了
，
dàn但
shēn身
tǐ体
yī依
rán然
yìng硬
lǎng朗
。
This elderly person is already ninety years old, but still in good health.
noun
venerable elder; elderly person of virtue; respected senior
Emphasizes not only advanced age but also moral character, wisdom, and respectability. Often used as a term of honor or respect.
Tā他
shì是
yī一
wèi位
dé德
gāo高
wàng望
zhòng重
de的
zhǎng长
zhě者
，
shēn深
shòu受
dà大
jiā家
ài爱
dài戴
。
He is a venerable elder of high moral standing, deeply loved and respected by everyone.
Zhè这
wèi位
zhǎng长
zhě者
jīng经
cháng常
bāng帮
zhù助
lín邻
lǐ里
jiě解
jué决
jiū纠
fēn纷
。
This virtuous elder often helps neighbors resolve disputes.
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Zhǎng长
zhě者
de的
zhì智
huì慧
shì是
wǒ我
men们
nián年
qīng轻
rén人
xué学
xí习
de的
bǎng榜
yàng样
。
The wisdom of the elderly is a model for us young people to learn from.