阿兄

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Chinese

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phonetic; (final part.); (interj.)
phonetic; (final part.); (interj.); flatter; an initial particle; prefix to names of people
elder brother
simp. and trad.
(阿兄)

Pronunciation

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Noun

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阿兄

  1. (regional) eldest brother
  2. (regional) elder brother; big brother
  3. (Hokkien) respectful term of address for an elder brother: bro
  4. (Philippine Hokkien, familiar) respectful honorific used before a name for an elder brother or any young male older than oneself: Mister; Brother (used before a name)

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