"grandsire" in Chinese (Simplified)
祖父(古语)- 祖先(男性)
Definition
用来指“祖父”或男性年长祖先的古老或文学用词。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
现代口语中极为罕见,主要见于古典文学或诗歌。比“祖父”更正式、诗意,也可能指更远的男性祖先。
Examples
My grandsire told me many stories about his youth.
我的**祖父**给我讲了很多他年轻时的故事。
He learned the tradition from his grandsire.
他从他的**祖父**那里学会了这项传统。
The old photograph shows my grandsire as a young man.
那张老照片上是我年轻时的**祖父**。
Our grandsire used to sit by the fire and tell tales long into the night.
我们的**祖父**总是坐在火边讲故事,直到深夜。
They say my grandsire was the bravest man in the village.
他们说我的**祖父**是村里最勇敢的人。
In the ancient book, the grandsire is honored for his wisdom and kindness.
在那本古书中,**祖父**因其智慧和善良而受人尊敬。