长者 (zhǎngzhě): elder

Measure Word

一位长者 wèi

HSK 3

在中国文化中，长者的意见往往受到重视。

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

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

HSK 7-9

他是村里德高望重的长者，大家都尊敬他。

Tā shì cūn lǐ dégāo-wàngzhòng de zhǎngzhě, dàjiā dōu zūnjìng tā.

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

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

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