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兄弟

xiōngdì

Description

“兄弟”是指同一个家里的哥哥和弟弟。

"兄弟" refers to the older and younger brothers in the same family.

我们也常常叫很好的男性朋友“兄弟”。

We also often call very good male friends "兄弟".

Meanings

兄弟xiōngdì

brothers; siblings (male)

他家有三个兄弟。

He has three brothers.

兄弟xiōngdi

buddy; close male friend

你是我的好兄弟。

You are my good brother.

兄弟xiōngdì

younger brother

这是我兄弟,比我小两岁。

This is my brother, two years younger than me.

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Notes

  • Etymology

    兄 (elder brother) + 弟 (younger brother), forming a term for male siblings.

  • Nuance

    neutral tone 兄dì means 'buddy'; full tone 兄dì means 'brothers'.

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