How to Say ‘Elderly family member’ in Traditional Chinese
長輩
zhǎng bèi
[jahng-bay]
🇹🇼 In Taiwan: [長輩] usually means older family members or elders you should treat respectfully, not just any older person. Mentioning [帶長輩來] can signal concerns like easier parking, less walking, or smoother drop-off.
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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