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“senior” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinqián bèi

Example

遇到问题可以问前辈。yù dào wèn tí ké yǐ wèn qián bèi

You can ask a senior when you have a problem.

Illustration for 前辈 (senior)

How to say “senior” in Chinese

“Senior” in Chinese is 前辈 (qián bèi).

A trusted member of the same field who stands earlier on the path and has experience to pass on.

Full entry for 前辈: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 前辈

在会议上,前辈分享了他们的经验之谈。zài huì yì shàng qián bèi fēn xiǎng le tā men de jīng yàn zhī tán

At the meeting, the seniors shared advice based on their experience.

Tips for using 前辈

  • In everyday introductions, it usually describes a relationship within a shared school, workplace, or profession, not simply an age difference.

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