龙哥

龍哥

lónggē

noun #26,710

Meanings

1 Brother Dragon (a title used for a powerful or respected older man)
2 a nickname for tough or influential men in Chinese popular culture

Characters

older brother; a respectful address for an older male

Examples

大家都叫他龙哥，因为他在街头很有名气。

Dàjiā dōu jiào tā Lónggē, yīnwèi tā zài jiētóu hěn yǒumíng qì.

Everyone calls him Brother Dragon because he is well-known on the streets.

龙哥走进房间，所有人都安静了。

Lónggē zǒujìn fángjiān, suǒyǒurén dōu ānjìng le.

When Brother Dragon walked into the room, everyone went quiet.

Tips

culture

龙哥 is a common nickname in gang dramas and movies. The dragon (龙) is a symbol of power in Chinese culture, so calling someone 龙哥 implies respect and authority.

Stroke Order

龙 lóng

哥 gē