No. 2,353 in Chinese
先辈
"先辈" means "ancestor" or "predecessor."
In a sentence
我们的先辈曾经在这片土地上辛勤劳动。
Our ancestors once worked diligently on this land.
The word '先辈' is used to refer to ancestors or predecessors in a historical context.
感谢科技领域的先辈为我们铺平了发展的道路。
We thank the predecessors in the tech field for paving the way for our development.
Here, '先辈' indicates individuals who have contributed significantly to advancements in a specific field.
在艺术创作中，我们应该尊重先辈的智慧并学会创新。
In artistic creation, we should respect the wisdom of our predecessors and learn to innovate.
In this sentence, '先辈' refers to prior artists or creators whose work inspires and informs current practices.
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