祖辈

祖輩

zǔbèi

noun #29,726

Meanings

1 ancestors
2 forefathers
3 forebears
4 the older generations

Characters

ancestor, grandparent

generation, rank in the family hierarchy

Examples

我们应该铭记祖辈的牺牲与贡献。

Wǒmen yīnggāi míngjì zǔbèi de xīshēng yǔ gòngxiàn.

We should keep in mind the sacrifices and contributions of our forebears.

这片土地是祖辈留下来的遗产。

Zhè piàn tǔdì shì zǔbèi liúxiàlái de yíchǎn.

This land is a heritage passed down from our ancestors.

Stroke Order

祖 zǔ

辈 bèi