brothers; brethren
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Meanings
2 senses · 6 examplesnoun
brothers; male siblings
Usage varies by context: it may refer to one's male siblings excluding oneself (e.g., 'He has no brothers') or include the speaker as part of a fraternal group (e.g., 'We three brothers').
Tā他
méi没
yǒu有
dì弟
xiong兄
，
zhǐ只
yǒu有
yī一
gè个
jiě姐
jie姐
。
He has no brothers, only an older sister.
Tā他
men们
shì是
qīn亲
dì弟
xiong兄
，
gǎn感
qíng情
hěn很
hǎo好
。
They are blood brothers and have a very close relationship.
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Tā他
men们
dì弟
xiong兄
liǎng两
gè个
dōu都
shì是
yī医
shēng生
。
The two of them brothers are both doctors.
Tā他
jiù就
dì弟
xiong兄
yī一
gè个
，
méi没
yǒu有
bié别
de的
xiōng兄
dì弟
jiě姐
mèi妹
。
He is the only brother, with no other siblings.
noun
brothers; brethren; comrades
formalUsed as a term of address or reference expressing solidarity, camaraderie, or shared identity, particularly in political, military, or fraternal contexts. Often carries a sense of loyalty and mutual support.
Wǒ我
men们
yào要
zhī支
yuán援
nóng农
mín民
dì弟
xiong兄
。
We must support our peasant brethren.
Dì弟
xiong兄
men们
，
gēn跟
wǒ我
shàng上
！
Brothers, follow me!