长辈

• 拼音: zhǎng bèi
• 汉字拆解: 长 = 长 (long/senior); 辈 = 非 + 车 (generation)

含义

Elder; senior; older generation. People of an older generation in one's family or social circle.

Includes parents, grandparents, uncles, aunts, and older respected figures. Emphasizes generational hierarchy in Chinese culture. Opposite of 晚辈 (younger generation). Shows respect: 尊重长辈.

例句

1. 过年时，晚辈要向长辈拜年并送上祝福。
2. 中国传统文化强调尊重长辈、孝敬父母。
3. 在长辈面前说话要注意礼貌，不能随便开玩笑。

用法指南

语境: family, social hierarchy, etiquette

语气: respectful

正确说法

• 和长辈交谈时应该放下手机，认真倾听。(When talking with elders, you should put down your phone and listen attentively.)
• 春节给长辈拜年是中华民族的传统习俗。(Paying New Year's respects to elders during Spring Festival is a traditional Chinese custom.)

错误说法

• 我的长辈朋友 — 长辈 implies generational seniority; for older friends, use 年长的朋友

起源与历史

长 (senior/older) + 辈 (generation)

文化背景

世代: All ages

社会背景: Universal