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大姐

dàjiě

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“大姐”是家里最大的姐姐,也可以用来叫比自己大一点的女人,很有礼貌。

"大姐" is the eldest sister in the family, and can also be used politely to address a woman slightly older than oneself.

Meanings

大姐dàjiě

eldest sister

我大姐今年二十五岁。

My eldest sister is twenty-five years old this year.

大姐dàjiě

polite address for an older woman

大姐,请问这个多少钱?

Eldest sister, may I ask how much this costs?

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Notes

  • Etymology

    大 (big/eldest) + 姐 (older sister).

  • Nuance

    as an address, it is friendly and respectful to strangers.

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