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 ·

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.
  • 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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