English–Chinese

“younger sister” in Chinese

Chinese

Also妹 (mèi)

Pronunciation

Pinyinmèi mèi

Example

我和妹妹一起去超市。wǒ hé mèi mèi yì qǐ qù chāo shì

My younger sister and I go to the supermarket together.

Illustration for 妹妹 (younger sister)

How to say “younger sister” in Chinese

“Younger sister” in Chinese is 妹妹 (mèi mèi).

A female family member who is younger than the speaker, seen within the family age order.

Full entry for 妹妹: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 妹妹

我的妹妹今年十岁。wǒ de mèi mèi jīn nián shí suì

My younger sister is ten years old this year.

Tips for using 妹妹

  • In English, "sister" does not show whether the sibling is older or younger, so this word carries an age detail that English usually leaves unstated.

Other Chinese words for “younger sister”

2

妹

mèi

nounyounger sister

我妹很可爱。wǒ mèi hěn kě ài

My younger sister is very cute.

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