bui3 fan6輩份辈份

Jyutpingbui3 fan6

Yalebui fahn

Definition

One's position or seniority in a family hierarchy or generational structure.

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How it's used

Refers to the relative position of individuals within a family or social hierarchy based on generational standing. It is essential for understanding how to address relatives, as the correct term for an uncle or aunt often depends on whether they are older or younger than one's parents. This concept extends beyond blood relations to formal social structures where age and experience dictate one's status.

Examples

keoi5佢dei6哋bui3輩fan6份hou2好gou1高，nei5你jiu3要zyun1尊zung6重di1啲。

They have high seniority, you need to be respectful.

nei5你zi1知m4唔zi1知keoi5佢tung4同nei5你hai6係me1咩bui3輩fan6份aa4呀？

Do you know what your seniority relationship is with them?

Common phrases

bui3輩fan6份gou1高

high seniority

bui3輩fan6份dai1低

low seniority

Common mistake

Learners often confuse this with age alone, but it specifically tracks generational rank. A younger person might have a higher 輩份 than an older person if they belong to an older generation within the same family tree.