Writing
长辈 (zhǎngbèi) — how to say "elder" in Chinese
长辈
Elder, senior
noun
Character composition
长
elder, long
辈
generation, lifetime
Radicals / Keys
長
Long
#168 · cháng · 8 strokes
車
Cart
#159 · chē · 7 strokes
Collocations
长辈的意见
zhǎngbèi de yìjiàn
elders' opinion
尊敬长辈
zūnjìng zhǎngbèi
respect elders
照顾长辈
zhàogù zhǎngbèi
take care of elders
Examples
春节的时候，我们全家会聚在一起，向长辈们拜年问好。
During Chinese New Year, our whole family gathers to pay respects to the elders.
尊敬长辈。
Respect elders.
Frequently asked questions
How do you say "elder" in Chinese?
"elder" in Chinese is 长辈 (zhǎngbèi).
长辈 meaning in English
长辈 (zhǎngbèi) means "Elder, senior".
How is 长辈 pronounced?
It is pronounced zhǎngbèi (written as zhangbei). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "elder" in Chinese characters?
It is written 长辈: 长 has 4 strokes, 辈 has 12 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order of each character and lets you trace it.
What HSK level is 长辈?
长辈 belongs to the HSK 5 vocabulary list.
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