Definition

Examples

• 在传统社会里，尊长的地位很高。
  Zài chuántǒng shèhuì lǐ, zūn zhǎng de dìwèi hěn gāo.
  In traditional society, elders and superiors held a high status.
• 我们应当尊重尊长的意见。
  Wǒmen yīngdāng zūnzhòng zūn zhǎng de yìjiàn.
  We should respect the opinions of our elders and superiors.
• 每次见到尊长，我都会主动打招呼。
  Měi cì jiàn dào zūn zhǎng, wǒ dōu huì zhǔdòng dǎ zhāohu.
  Every time I see elders and superiors, I take the initiative to greet them.