小兄弟 (xiǎo xiōng dì) — (endearing address) little brother, buddy (used for a younger male); (derogatory slang) young thug, home boy, gang member
Definition
Literally 'little brother,' used as a friendly address to a younger male — warm and familiar, but can also mean 'young thug/gang member' in a derogatory sense.
noun
(endearing address) little brotherbuddy (used for a younger male)(derogatory slang) young thughome boygang member
Measure word · 个
Examples
- ，小兄弟，。Bié pà, xiǎo xiōng dì, wǒ men bāng nǐ.Don't be afraid, little brother, we'll help you.
- 小兄弟。Nà xiē xiǎo xiōng dì zhěng tiān zài jiē shàng dǎ jià.Those young thugs are always fighting on the streets.
- 小兄弟。Zhè ge xiǎo xiōng dì hěn dǒng shì.This young lad is very sensible.
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