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big brother

Character Composition


Characters

Pinyin

da4ge1 • dàgē

Meaning


Primary

big brother

Alternatives

eldest brother, older brother, elder brother

Hint

This is a polite form of address for any man about your same age.

Mnemonic


Combine 大 big and 哥 older brother and you get 大哥 big brother.

Usage


大哥, 你 能 帮 我 一下 吗?

Big brother, can you help me for a moment?

大哥, 晚饭 好 了!

Big brother, dinner is ready!

大哥 教 我 游泳。

My big brother teaches me to swim.

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