English–Chinese
“brother” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinxiōng dì
Example
我有两个兄弟，一个在北京，一个在上海。wǒ yǒu liǎng gè xiōng dì yí gè zài běi jīng yí gè zài shàng hǎi
I have two brothers, one in Beijing and one in Shanghai.
How to say “brother” in Chinese
“Brother” in Chinese is 兄弟 (xiōng dì).
A family bond between males that also names a close, supportive social bond.
Example sentences with 兄弟
虽然不是亲生的，他们却像兄弟一样亲密。suī rán bú shì qīn shēng de tā men què xiàng xiōng dì yí yàng qīn mì
Although they are not biological brothers, they are as close as brothers.
Tips for using 兄弟
- As a form of address, this word sounds casual and signals solidarity, so it is less suitable for formal introductions or respectful address to a senior person.