哥哥 (gē ge) — older brother | TongTong Chinese Dictionary

Definition

Family term for 'older brother'. Use 弟弟 for younger brother; 兄弟 is a broader, more formal word covering both.

noun

older brother

Measure word · 个, 位

Examples

哥哥。
Tā yǒu yí gè gē ge.
He has an older brother.
哥哥。
gē ge Shì lǎo shī.
(My) older brother is a teacher.
哥哥。
Wǒ gē ge bú shì yī shēng.
My older brother is not a doctor.

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