Chinese

gēge
Meaning: older brother
Part of Speech: Noun

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Example sentences

我哥哥喜歡打籃球。
我哥哥喜欢打篮球。
My older brother likes playing basketball.
雖然他不是親哥哥,但我們都把他當作大哥一樣尊敬。
Although he is not our biological brother, we all respect him like a big brother.
哥哥因急性腸胃炎被送往醫院掛急診。
My older brother was sent to the hospital for emergency treatment due to acute gastroenteritis.
哥哥拿著手電筒去找鑰匙。
Older brother took the flashlight to look for the keys.
哥哥是一個很有主見的人,不輕易改變自己的想法。
Older brother is a person with his own strong opinions, and does not easily change his mind.

Usage Notes

Refers to a male sibling older than oneself.

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