弟弟

dì di

CL 位 wèi 个 gè

HSK 2.0 Level 2 HSK 3.0 Level 1 Noun Very common

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Definitions

1. younger brother

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Word relationships

Antonyms

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• 哥哥 gē ge 哥哥 gē ge older brother 家庭成员称谓: older brother

Counterparts

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• 哥哥 gē ge 哥哥 gē ge older brother family members: older brother

Related words

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• 姐姐 jiě jie 姐姐 jiě jie older sister 年长的女性同辈: older sister
• 妹妹 mèi mei 妹妹 mèi mei younger sister 年幼的女性同辈: younger sister

Usage notes

Cultural notes

In Chinese culture, younger brothers traditionally show respect and deference to older siblings, reflecting the importance of age hierarchy in family relationships.

Formality

Used in both formal and informal settings, but 小弟 (xiǎodì) can be a humble term for 'younger brother' in formal contexts.

Example Sentences

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我 弟弟 在中学读书。

My younger brother studies at a middle school.

我 弟弟 今年成了小学生。

My younger brother became a primary school student this year.

我的 弟弟 在小学读书。

My younger brother studies at an elementary school.

我的 弟弟 很喜欢踢足球。

My younger brother really likes playing soccer.

我 弟弟 明年本科毕业。

My younger brother will graduate from the bachelor's program next year.

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Words Containing 弟弟

• 小弟弟 小弟弟 xiǎo dì di: little brother

Child Words of 弟弟

• 弟 弟 dì: younger brother