送长辈

送長輩

sòngzhǎngbèi

phrase

Meanings

1 to give a gift to elders / older relatives
2 gifting for elders (shopping category)

Characters

to give (as gift); to send

Examples

HSK 6

过年回家要送长辈一些礼物。

Guònián huí jiā yào sòng zhǎngbèi yìxiē lǐwù.

When going home for New Year, you should bring gifts for the elders.

HSK 6

送长辈健康食品最合适。

Sòng zhǎngbèi jiànkāng shípǐn zuì héshì.

Giving elders health food is most appropriate.

Tips

culture

Standard picks: 保健品 (health supplements), 燕窝 (bird's nest), 按摩椅 (massage chair), premium tea, or warm clothing. Avoid clocks (送钟 sounds like 送终 'attend a funeral') and sharp objects, which are taboo for elders.

Stroke Order

送 sòng

长 cháng

辈 bèi