English–Chinese
“sisters” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinjiě mèi
Example
姐妹经常一起逛街。jiě mèi jīng cháng yì qǐ guàng jiē
Sisters often go shopping together.
How to say “sisters” in Chinese
“Sisters” in Chinese is 姐妹 (jiě mèi).
A female bond defined by sisterly roles, whether rooted in family or close companionship.
Example sentences with 姐妹
她和姐妹关系很好。tā hé jiě mèi guān xì hěn hǎo
She gets along well with her sisters.
Tips for using 姐妹
- English often keeps sibling terms tied to family, but Chinese can use this word for female solidarity, so the surrounding situation helps distinguish kinship from closeness.