Elder in Chinese
elder · HSK 6
长辈
- 长 long
- 辈 generation
Counted with 位: 一位长辈
过年的时候，我们要给长辈拜年。 At New Year, we pay our respects to our elders.
More words with 长 or 辈
How do you say elder in Chinese?
Elder in Chinese is 长辈 (zhǎng bèi).
Which word should I use?
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