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The word "哥哥" is formed by duplicating the character "哥", which is itself composed of two "可" characters stacked vertically, with the repetition creating the familiar term for older brother.

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我哥哥是学生。

Wǒ gēge shì xuéshēng.

My older brother is a student.

我的哥哥喜欢看书。

Wǒ de gēge xǐhuān kàn shū.

My older brother likes to read books.

哥哥每天都会去上班。

Gēge měitiān dōu huì qù shàngbān.

My older brother goes to work every day.

如果哥哥有时间，他就陪我玩。

Rúguǒ gēge yǒu shíjiān, tā jiù péi wǒ wán.

If my older brother has time, he will play with me.

哥哥虽然工作很忙，但总是关心我的学习。

Gēge suīrán gōngzuò hěn máng, dàn zǒngshì guānxīn wǒ de xuéxí.

Although my older brother is very busy with work, he always cares about my studies.

Word Definition - 哥哥

gē ge older brother; term of respect for a slightly older male

Individual Character Details

哥 gē
哥 gē