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大哥

dà gē

grand frère; frère aîné

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Exemples de phrases

大哥,你好吗?

dà gē, nǐ hǎo ma?

Big brother, how are you?

大哥,你能帮我吗?

dà gē, nǐ néng bāng wǒ ma?

Big brother, can you help me?

大哥,谢谢你的帮助。

dà gē, xiè xie nǐ de bāng zhù.

Big brother, thank you for your help.

Synonymes

老大 (lǎodà)

big brother

哥哥 (gēge)

older brother

Antonymes

弟弟 (dìdì)

younger brother

妹妹 (mèimei)

younger sister

Étymologie et composants

The Chinese word 大哥 (dàgē) literally means "big brother". It is composed of two characters: 大 (dà), meaning "big" or "great", and 哥 (gē), meaning "older brother". The term 大哥 is often used as a respectful form of address for an older man, especially one who is in a position of authority or respect. It can also be used as a term of endearment for a close friend or family member.The character 大 (dà) is one of the most common characters in the Chinese language. It is used in a wide variety of words and phrases, including 大學 (dàxué, "university"), 大海 (dàhǎi, "ocean"), and 大事 (dàshì, "important matter"). The character 哥 (gē) is also a common character, and it is often used in combination with other characters to form words such as 哥哥 (gēge, "older brother"), 姐姐 (jiějie, "older sister"), and 弟弟 (dìdi, "younger brother").The term 大哥 has been used in Chinese for centuries. It is believed to have originated during the Zhou Dynasty (1046-256 BC), when it was used as a title for the eldest son of the emperor. Over time, the term came to be used more broadly to refer to any older man who was respected or admired.Today, 大哥 is still a widely used term in Chinese. It is a versatile word that can be used in a variety of contexts. It is a respectful form of address, a term of endearment, and a way to show appreciation for someone who is older and wiser.