ancestors; forefathers
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
1 sense · 4 examplesnoun
ancestors; forefathers; previous generations
Refers collectively to one's ancestors or forebears from previous generations, typically used in respectful or historical contexts.
Wǒ我
men们
yào要
yǒng永
yuǎn远
huái怀
niàn念
zǔ祖
bèi辈
de的
ēn恩
dé德
。
We should forever remember the kindness of our ancestors.
Wǒ我
de的
zǔ祖
bèi辈
dōu都
shì是
lǎo老
shi实
běn本
fèn分
de的
nóng农
mín民
。
My forefathers were all honest and hardworking farmers.
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Zǔ祖
bèi辈
chuán传
xià下
lái来
de的
shǒu手
yì艺
bù不
néng能
diū丢
。
The craftsmanship passed down from previous generations must not be lost.
Wǒ我
men们
yīng应
gāi该
jì继
chéng承
zǔ祖
bèi辈
de的
yōu优
liáng良
chuán传
tǒng统
。
We ought to carry forward the fine traditions of our ancestors.