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哥哥

go4 go1
older brother
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Usage

  • 哥哥 is a noun meaning 'older brother' and refers to a male sibling who is older than the speaker.
  • You can use 哥哥 to talk about your own older brother or when addressing or referring to someone else's older brother.
  • In a sentence, 哥哥 usually comes before verbs or other nouns, acting as the subject or object.
  • It can also be used with possessive particles like 我 (my) or 你 (your) to specify whose older brother is being talked about.
  • When speaking casually, 哥哥 can also be a friendly way to address an unfamiliar older male around your age.
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Examples

  • 我有一個哥哥。
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    ngo5 jau5 jat1 go3 go4 go1.
    I have an older brother.
  • 哥哥係我嘅榜樣。
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    go4 go1 hai6 ngo5 ge3 bong2 joeng6.
    My older brother is my role model.
  • 你哥哥今日返唔返嚟?
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    nei5 go4 go1 gam1 jat6 faan1 m4 faan1 lai4?
    Is your older brother coming back today?
  • 哥哥,你幫我攞下呢個。
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    go4 go1, nei5 bong1 ngo5 lo2 haa5 ni1 go3.
    Older brother, please help me take this.

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