Definition
长者 (zhǎng zhě, though the input pinyin says cháng — this is an error; the correct pronunciation is zhǎng zhě) is a respectful term for an elderly person, often implying seniority, wisdom, or social standing. It can refer to community elders, village gentry, or influential figures. It is more formal and respectful than 老人.
n.
eldersenior personvenerable elderinfluential figure (in a community or historical context)
Examples
- 长者。Zhè wèi cháng zài cūn lǐ hěn yǒu wēiwàng.This elder has great prestige in the village.
- 长者，。Zuòwéi cūn lǐ de cháng, tā tiáojiě le hěn duō jiūfēn.As the village elder, he mediated many disputes.
- 长者，。Gǔdài cháng de dìwèi hěn gāo, shòudào dàjiā de zūnjìng.In ancient times, elders held high status and were respected by everyone.
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