The Chinese word 姐姐 literally means “older sister”. It is commonly used to refer to an older sister or a female who is slightly older than oneself, regardless of whether they are related or not. It is a term of respect and endearment, and is often used in casual conversations and family settings. For example, a younger sibling might address their older sister as 姐姐, or a friend might refer to an older female acquaintance as 姐姐 as a sign of respect.
Translation
Noun: older sister
Pronunciation
Example Sentences
| Chinese | Pinyin | Engish |
|---|---|---|
| 我的姐姐很聪明 | wǒ de jiějiě hěn cōngmíng | My older sister is very smart |
| 她是我最喜欢的姐姐 | tā shì wǒ zuì xǐhuān de jiějiě | She is my favorite older sister |
| 我的姐姐是一名医生 | wǒ de jiějiě shì yī míng yīshēng | My older sister is a doctor |
| 我的姐姐喜欢唱歌跳舞 | wǒ de jiějiě xǐhuān chànggē tiàowǔ | My older sister likes to sing and dance |
| 她是我最亲爱的姐姐 | tā shì wǒ zuì qīn’ài de jiějiě | She is my dearest older sister |
| 姐姐帮我做了晚饭 | jiějiě bāng wǒ zuòle wǎnfàn | My older sister helped me make dinner |
| 我的姐姐很有耐心 | wǒ de jiějiě hěn yǒu nàixīn | My older sister is very patient |
| 姐姐教我弹钢琴 | jiějiě jiāo wǒ tán gāngqín | My older sister taught me how to play the piano |
HSK
姐姐 is part of HSK Level 2 in HSK 2.0. In the newer HSK 3.0 it is part of HSK Level 1.
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