哥们 (gē men) — buddy, bro, dude (colloquial address term for a male friend)

Definition

哥们 (gēmen) is a casual, masculine address meaning 'bro' or 'dude' — a 哥 with the plural suffix 们, used between close male friends. It is more colloquial and brotherly than just saying 朋友.

noun
buddybrodude (colloquial address term for a male friend)
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Examples

  • 哥们
    Hēi, gē men, nǐ jīn tiān yǒu kòng ma?
    Hey, dude, are you free today?
  • 哥们
    Wǒ hé jǐ gè gē men yì qǐ qù kàn diàn yǐng.
    I went to the movies with a few buddies.
  • 哥们
    gē men, Bié kè qi, suí biàn zuò.
    Buddy, don't be polite, make yourself at home.

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