Definitions
(noun)
elder brother
Etymology
Pictograph of a mouth on top of a person, representing an older brother giving orders.
About
The character 兄 is a pictograph combining 口 (kǒu, mouth) above 儿 (ér, a person), depicting a figure whose prominent mouth signifies the authority to speak. It originally represented an older brother, an eldest son, or a senior male within the family who had the right to give orders and instruct younger siblings. The meaning of elder brother and the sense of vocal authority have remained central throughout its usage.
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他是我的兄长。
我兄弟在家学习。
兄长帮我做作业。
我和兄弟经常打球。
兄长的建议很有用。
他像兄长一样照顾我。
虽然他不是我的亲兄，但对我很好。
在困难的时候，兄长总是支持我。
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