younger siblings; brother's wife
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
2 senses · 6 examplesnoun
younger brother(s) and younger sister(s); younger siblings
Refers to one's younger brothers and sisters collectively. Often used when the speaker is the eldest or when referring to the group of younger siblings.
Wǒ我
yǒu有
liǎng两
gè个
dì弟
mèi妹
，
dōu都
zài在
shàng上
dà大
xué学
。
I have two younger siblings, and both are in college.
Zuò作
wéi为
lǎo老
dà大
，
tā他
yào要
zhào照
gù顾
jiā家
lǐ里
de的
dì弟
mèi妹
。
As the eldest, he has to take care of the younger siblings in the family.
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Féng逢
nián年
guò过
jié节
，
tā她
zǒng总
yào要
gěi给
dì弟
mèi妹
men们
mǎi买
lǐ礼
wù物
。
During holidays, she always buys gifts for her younger brothers and sisters.
noun
younger brother's wife; sister-in-law (wife of one's younger brother)
neutralA respectful term for one's younger brother's wife. Similar to 弟媳 but slightly more formal or traditional in some contexts.
Wǒ我
dì弟
mèi妹
xià下
gè个
yuè月
jiù就
yào要
shēng生
le了
。
My younger brother's wife is giving birth next month.
Dì弟
mèi妹
，
kuài快
jìn进
lái来
zuò坐
，
bié别
kè客
qi气
。
Sister-in-law, please come in and sit down, don't be so polite.
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Tā他
dì弟
mèi妹
shì是
gè个
xiǎo小
xué学
lǎo老
shī师
。
His younger brother's wife is an elementary school teacher.