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姐姐

jiě jie

HSK 1

Meaning

  • older sister

Definition

指同父母或同父异母、同母异父而年龄比自己大的女子。也泛指年龄比自己大的女性。

An older female sibling, or a woman older than oneself, often used as a respectful term of address.

Usage

通常用于称呼或指代自己的姐姐，也可以用来称呼年龄相仿或稍长的女性，表示亲切或尊敬。

Typically used to address or refer to one's older sister, or to address a woman of similar or slightly older age, showing intimacy or respect.

Examples

  • 1 我的姐姐是一名医生。 (My older sister is a doctor.)
  • 2 姐姐，你能帮我一下吗？ (Sister, can you help me?)
  • 3 她是我姐姐。 (She is my older sister.)
  • 4 那位姐姐很友善。 (That older sister is very friendly.)
  • 5 姐姐很照顾我。 (My older sister takes good care of me.)

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