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契哥
Proper nounqìgē
Description
“契哥”在广东话里意思是“干哥哥”，就是不是亲生，但很亲近的哥哥。
"契哥" means "godbrother" in Cantonese, referring to a brother who is not biologically related but very close.
两个人关系很好，就可以叫对方“契哥”。
When two people have a very good relationship, they can call each other "契哥".
Meanings
契哥qìgē
sworn/adoptive older brother (Cantonese usage)
他是我的契哥，我们很亲。
He is my sworn brother; we are very close.
契哥qìgē
close male friend treated like a brother
我和他从小就是契哥。
He and I have been sworn brothers since childhood.
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Notes
- Etymology
契 means 'sworn/adoptive' + 哥 'older brother'; common in Cantonese and southern China.
- Nuance
not a blood relative but a formally recognized 'sworn' or 'adopted' brother.
In videos
“无处不契哥要从你左边过去了。”
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