龙哥

龍哥
lónggē
noun #26,710

Meanings

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

Examples

HSK 2
Lónggē zǒujìn fángjiān, suǒyǒurén dōu ānjìng le.
When Brother Dragon walked into the room, everyone went quiet.
HSK 7-9
Dàjiā dōu jiào tā Lónggē, yīnwèi tā zài jiētóu hěn yǒu míngqi.
Everyone calls him Brother Dragon because he is well-known on the streets.

Tips

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

Stroke Order

lóng