小弟

xiǎodì

noun #6,907

Measure Word

一个小弟 gè

Meanings

1 younger brother
2 underling
3 henchman

Characters

younger brother

Examples

HSK 1

小弟，帮我个忙。

Xiǎodì, bāng wǒ gè máng.

Hey buddy, do me a favor.

HSK 7-9

他是老大的小弟。

Tā shì lǎodà de xiǎodì.

He is the boss's henchman.

Tips

usage

小弟 can mean a literal younger brother, but colloquially it often refers to a subordinate, follower, or lackey in a gang or group. It can also be a humble way to refer to oneself among male friends.

Stroke Order

小 xiǎo

弟 dì