弟兄

dìxiong

noun #5,654

Measure Word

一个弟兄 gè

Meanings

1 brothers
2 brethren
3 buddy

Characters

younger brother

Examples

他们弟兄三个都很优秀。

Tāmen dìxiong sān gè dōu hěn yōuxiù.

All three brothers are outstanding.

弟兄们，我们走吧！

Dìxiongmen, wǒmen zǒu ba!

Brothers, let's go!

Tips

usage

弟兄 is more colloquial and warm than 兄弟 (xiōngdì). 弟兄 often implies camaraderie among close male friends or comrades.

Stroke Order

弟 dì

兄 xiōng