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

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.

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 sòng zhōng sounds like 送终 'attend a funeral') and sharp objects, which are taboo for elders.

Stroke Order

送 sòng

长 cháng

辈 bèi