圪
elder brother; guy; buddy
Meanings
4 senses · 9 examplesnoun
elder brother (the male sibling older than oneself)
The most basic kinship sense. Also used as a general term of respect for men slightly older than oneself.
He is my biological elder brother.
My older brother is graduating from university this year.
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There are three brothers in their family; he is the eldest.
noun
a respectful or familiar form of address for a male of similar age or slightly older
Often prefixed by a surname (e.g., 张哥 Brother Zhang) or used with 大/二 to indicate birth order among friends.
Brother Li, I'll still need your help with this matter.
Our big brother is the most loyal.
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You buddies want to go drinking together tonight?
noun
young man; guy; fellow (often in compounds)
Commonly used in words like 帅哥 (handsome guy) or 小哥 (young fellow, often a waiter or delivery person).
That handsome guy is my classmate.
Excuse me, young man, could we get the check?
noun
husband (colloquial, chiefly Beijing/Tianjin dialect)
dialectUsed in casual conversation, e.g., 我哥 (my husband).
My husband is away on business and won't be home for a few days.