cin4 bui3前輩前辈

Jyutpingcin4 bui3

Yalechìhn bui

名詞Common

Definition

Senior; someone who is older or more experienced in a similar role or position.

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How it's used

Refers specifically to someone with more experience or seniority in a professional or social hierarchy. It carries a strong connotation of respect, often used to acknowledge someone who paved the way or mentored others. While it can apply to age, it is more frequently used to denote professional standing or experience within a specific field.

Measure word

wai6位waih

Examples

keoi5佢hai6係ngo5我gung1公si1司ge3嘅cin4前bui3輩，gaau3教zo2咗ngo5我hou2好do1多je5嘢。

He is my senior at the company and has taught me a lot.

nei5你zou6做je5嘢jiu3要zyun1尊zung6重cin4前bui3輩，m4唔hou2好gam3咁mou5冇lai5禮maau6貌。

You should respect your seniors when working, don't be so rude.

Common phrases

zyun1尊zung6重cin4前bui3輩

respect one's seniors

cing2請gaau3教cin4前bui3輩

seek advice from a senior

Common mistake

Avoid using it for someone who is simply older than you in age but has no professional or social connection to your field. For a person who is just older, use terms like 哥哥 or 姐姐 instead.