elder in Chinese
elder in Chinese is 父母, 前, 接骨木 — elder means a respected older member of a community, often looked to for guidance or leadership.
elder in Chinese
父母
Pronounced: fù mǔ
older, greater than another in age or seniority.
前
Pronounced: qián
A leader or senior member of a tribe or community, often of considerable age, respected as an authority figure, especially in a counselling, consultative, or ceremonial role.
接骨木
Pronounced: jiē gǔ mù
A small tree, Sambucus nigra, having white flowers in a cluster, and edible purple berries.
老龄
Pronounced: lǎo líng
(now, chiefly, US) An old person.
What does "elder" mean?
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noun A respected older member of a community, often looked to for guidance or leadership.
"The tribal elder spoke quietly, and everyone stopped talking to listen."
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adjective Older than another specified person, especially a sibling.
"My elder sister taught me how to ride a bicycle."
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noun A small tree or shrub (Sambucus) that produces clusters of white flowers and dark purple berries.
"Birds feasted on the dark berries of the elder at the end of summer."
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elder in a sentence
- The tribal elder spoke quietly, and everyone stopped talking to listen.
- The village elders met to settle the dispute.
- My elder sister taught me how to ride a bicycle.
- The elder of the two twins is five minutes older.
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What is "elder" in Chinese?
"elder" in Chinese is 父母, 前, 接骨木. elder means: A respected older member of a community, often looked to for guidance or leadership.
How do you pronounce 父母?
"elder" in Chinese is 父母, pronounced "fù mǔ".
How do you use "elder" in a sentence?
Example: "The tribal elder spoke quietly, and everyone stopped talking to listen." In Chinese, "elder" is 父母, 前, 接骨木.
Are there other ways to say "elder" in Chinese?
Yes — Chinese has 4 translations listed for "elder": 父母, 前, 接骨木, 老龄.
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