English–Chinese
“big brother” in Chinese
How to say “big brother” in Chinese
“Big brother” in Chinese is 大哥 (dà gē).
A familiar older male who combines the closeness of family with the standing of a respected senior.
Example sentences with 大哥
遇到困难，他会向大哥求助。yù dào kùn nán tā huì xiàng dà gē qiú zhù
When he encounters difficulties, he asks big brother for help.
Tips for using 大哥
- For English-speaking learners, this familiar address can refer to an older man outside the family, while a formal setting usually calls for a more neutral respectful form.