阿弟 (ā dì) — (dialectal) younger brother
Definition
A casual, often dialectal way to say 'younger brother,' especially in Southern speech. Use 弟弟 in standard Mandarin.
noun
(dialectal) younger brother
Measure word · 个
Examples
- 阿弟。Wǒ de ā dì jīn nián gāng shàng xiǎo xué.My younger brother just started elementary school this year.
- 阿弟，。ā dì, Bāng wǒ bǎ nà běn shū ná guò lái.Little brother, help me bring that book over.
- 闽，阿弟。Zài mǐn nán huà lǐ, ā dì jiù shì dì di de yì si.In Hokkien, 'adì' means younger brother.
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