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    Using 老一辈 (lǎo yī bèi) to express "older generation"

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    Explanation

    The noun 老一辈 (lǎo yī bèi) refers to the older generation of people, especially elders in a family or community. It combines 老 (old) with 一辈 (one generation). It is often used when discussing cultural transmission, traditions, or generational change.

    Examples

    • 老一辈的人都很节俭，不喜欢浪费东西。

      lǎo yí bèi de rén dōu hěn jiéjiǎn, bù xǐhuān làngfèi dōngxī.

      The older generation is very frugal and doesn't like to waste things.

    • 这些传统手艺是老一辈传下来的。

      zhèxiē chuántǒng shǒuyì shì lǎo yí bèi chuán xiàlái de.

      These traditional crafts were passed down by the older generation.

    • 老一辈常说年轻人要多吃苦。

      lǎo yí bèi cháng shuō niánqīng rén yào duō chī kǔ.

      The older generation often says young people should endure more hardship.

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