长者 (zhǎngzhě): elder

Measure Word

一位长者 wèi

Tā shì cūn lǐ dé gāo wàng zhòng de zhǎngzhě, dàjiā dōu zūnjìng tā.

He is a highly respected elder in the village and everyone holds him in high regard.

Zài Zhōngguó wénhuà zhōng, zhǎngzhě de yìjiàn wǎngwǎng shòudào zhòngshì.

In Chinese culture, the opinions of elders are often given great weight.

culture

长者 carries a tone of respect and reverence, implying not just age but wisdom and virtue. It's more honorific than simply saying 老人 (old person).

长 cháng

者 zhě