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The word "弟弟" is formed by duplicating the single character "弟", which means "younger brother". This reduplication creates a disyllabic noun that specifically and familiarly refers to a younger brother, with both characters contributing identically to the meaning.

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我的弟弟很可爱。

Wǒ de dìdi hěn kě'ài.

My younger brother is very cute.

弟弟喜欢踢足球。

Dìdi xǐhuān tī zúqiú.

My younger brother likes to play soccer.

今天弟弟去上学了。

Jīntiān dìdi qù shàngxué le.

My younger brother went to school today.

因为弟弟生病了,所以他在家休息。

Yīnwèi dìdi shēngbìng le, suǒyǐ tā zài jiā xiūxi.

Because my younger brother is sick, he is resting at home.

弟弟虽然年纪小,但是很懂事。

Dìdi suīrán niánjì xiǎo, dànshì hěn dǒngshì.

Although my younger brother is young, he is very sensible.

Word Definition - 弟弟

dì di younger brother; CL:個|个[gè],位[wèi]

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