English–Chinese
“older female cousin” in Chinese
How to say “older female cousin” in Chinese
“Older female cousin” in Chinese is 堂姐 (táng jiě).
The father's-side cousin who occupies an older-sister position in the family.
Example sentences with 堂姐
过年我会去看堂姐。guò nián wǒ huì qù kàn táng jiě
During the New Year holiday, I will go see my older female cousin.
Tips for using 堂姐
- English usually leaves lineage, age, and gender unstated in one family label, while Chinese can make all three parts clear in a single everyday term.
Other Chinese words for “older female cousin”
我昨天见到了表姐。wǒ zuó tiān jiàn dào le biáo jiě
I saw my older female cousin yesterday.