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“older sister” in Chinese

姐姐jiějie
Illustration of "older sister" in a Chinese cultural setting
A teenage girl gently helps her younger sister tie her shoes in a sunny park. The older sister smiles warmly while the little girl looks up at her with admiration and trust, capturing a simple moment of sibling care.

Usage note

This word is used for your own older sister or politely for a young woman slightly older than you. It's often repeated affectionately as 姐姐 (jiějie) in daily speech.

Examples

  • 我的姐姐很高。

    My older sister is very tall.

  • 姐姐在看书。

    Older sister is reading a book.

  • 这是姐姐的自行车。

    This is older sister's bicycle.

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What does "姐姐" mean?

  • A. older sister
  • B. restaurant
  • C. noodles
  • D. blue

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