How to Say ‘Elders’ in Traditional Chinese
長輩
zhǎng bèi
[jahng-bay]
🇹🇼 In Taiwan: 長輩 (zhǎng bèi) covers anyone a generation above you, like parents, aunts, uncles and older family friends. At New Year they get the more respectful wishes, such as health, rather than money jokes.
Phrase Breakdown
長輩
zhǎng bèi
[jahng-bay]
elders; senior family members
Refers respectfully to older people in the family or community.
如果有長輩同行，停車方便會更重要。
If elders are coming along, convenient parking becomes even more important.
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