辈 (bèi) - Generation — refers to a person's lifetime, generation, & also used to indicate seniority in family or

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辈 · bèi

Generation — refers to a person's lifetime, generation, or class/rank;

also used to indicate seniority in family or social hierarchy.

Generation — refers to a person's lifetime, generation,also used to indicate seniority in family or

Usage highlights

GenerationSenior generationJunior generationSame generationPrevious generationLifetime

Synonyms

  • 代— generation, era
  • 世— generation, world
  • 级— class, rank

Antonyms

  • 个— individual (antonym to collective generation)
  • 时— moment (antonym to lifetime span)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He belongs to the younger generation (晚辈).
  • Our family has lived here for generations (几辈人).
  • She is my senior in terms of generation (长辈).
  • They are of the same generation (同辈).

Collocations

  • Generation(辈分)
  • Senior generation(长辈)
  • Junior generation(晚辈)
  • Same generation(同辈)
  • Previous generation(前辈)
  • Lifetime(一辈子)

Idioms

  • Heroes of our time(英雄辈出)
  • To be unworthy of one's ancestors(愧对先辈)
  • To be head and shoulders above one's contemporaries(出类拔萃)
  • To excel the ancients and moderns(超前绝后辈)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In Chinese culture, generational hierarchy (辈分) is crucial in family relationships and social interactions.
  • Traditionally, generational names (字辈) were used in family genealogies to distinguish between different generations.
  • The concept reflects Confucian values of respecting elders and maintaining family order.

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