call each other brothers; be on very familiar terms
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Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesverb phrase
to call each other brothers; to address each other as bros
informalDescribes a very close, fraternal relationship, often informal and used to emphasize camaraderie or lack of formality. Can sometimes imply an attempt to appear overly familiar.
Tā他
men们
liǎ俩
yī一
qǐ起
zhǎng长
dà大
，
zǒng总
shì是
chēng称
xiōng兄
dào道
dì弟
de的
。
The two of them grew up together and always address each other as brothers.
Bié别
kàn看
tā他
gēn跟
kè客
hù户
chēng称
xiōng兄
dào道
dì弟
，
qí其
shí实
dōu都
shì是
wèi为
le了
tán谈
shēng生
yì意
。
Don't be fooled by him calling clients 'brother'; it's all just for business negotiations.
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Jiǔ酒
zhuō桌
shàng上
jǐ几
bēi杯
jiǔ酒
xià下
dù肚
，
mò陌
shēng生
rén人
zhī之
jiān间
yě也
kāi开
shǐ始
chēng称
xiōng兄
dào道
dì弟
。
After a few drinks at the dinner table, strangers start calling each other brothers too.