sibling; compatriot
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Meanings
2 senses · 6 examplesnoun
sibling (from the same parents)
formalStrictly refers to people sharing both biological parents. Often used in formal contexts or to emphasize a close blood relation.
Tā他
men们
shì是
tóng同
bāo胞
xiōng兄
dì弟
，
gǎn感
qíng情
fēi非
cháng常
hǎo好
。
They are siblings (brothers) and have a very close relationship.
Tā她
men们
shì是
tóng同
bāo胞
jiě姐
mèi妹
。
They are sisters from the same parents.
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Tā他
men们
shì是
qīn亲
rú如
shǒu手
zú足
de的
tóng同
bāo胞
。
They are siblings as close as one's own limbs.
noun
compatriot; fellow countryman or countrywoman
formalA formal and patriotic term, often used in official discourse, speeches, or writing to invoke national or ethnic unity.
gào告
quán全
guó国
tóng同
bāo胞
shū书
a message to compatriots across the nation
Wǒ我
men们
yào要
guān关
xīn心
shòu受
zāi灾
de的
tóng同
bāo胞
。
We must care for our compatriots affected by the disaster.
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Liǎng两
àn岸
tóng同
bāo胞
dōu都
kě渴
wàng望
hé和
píng平
。
Compatriots on both sides of the strait long for peace.