前辈

前輩

qiánbèi

noun HSK 7-9 #11,534

Measure Word

一位前辈 wèi

Meanings

1 senior
2 elder
3 predecessor

Characters

front; previous

generation; lifetime

Examples

我们应该尊重前辈的经验。

Wǒmen yīnggāi zūnzhòng qiánbèi de jīngyàn.

We should respect the experience of our elders.

他是我们行业的前辈。

Tā shì wǒmen hángyè de qiánbèi.

He is a senior figure in our industry.

Tips

usage

前辈 is a respectful way to address someone older or more experienced in your field. The opposite is 晚辈 (junior/younger generation).

Stroke Order

前 qián

辈 bèi