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mèi

Description

“妹”就是比自己小的女生,是家里出生比较晚的女孩子。

我们常说“妹妹”,也可以叫“姐妹”。

Meanings

妹妹mèimei

younger sister

我的妹妹今年八岁。

mèi

younger female (often in compounds)

她是我的表妹。

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Notes

  • Nuance

    妹 rarely stands alone; usually doubled as 妹妹 or in compounds like 表妹, 姐妹.

  • Etymology

    女 (woman) + 未 (phonetic) indicating a female family member.

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