表
弟

About

The word "表弟" is formed by combining the character "表", which in kinship terminology denotes a relationship that is external to the paternal line, such as through a mother's or married female relative's side, with the character "弟", meaning younger brother, thereby specifically referring to a younger male cousin from such external branches.

Example Sentences Hide

我表弟今年五岁。

Wǒ biǎo dì jīnnián wǔ suì.

My younger male cousin is five years old this year.

表弟喜欢踢足球。

Biǎo dì xǐhuān tī zúqiú.

My younger male cousin likes to play soccer.

昨天表弟来我家玩。

Zuótiān biǎo dì lái wǒ jiā wán.

Yesterday, my younger male cousin came to my house to play.

表弟虽然小，但很聪明。

Biǎo dì suīrán xiǎo, dàn hěn cōngmíng.

Although my younger male cousin is young, he is very smart.

我和表弟计划暑假去北京旅游。

Wǒ hé biǎo dì jìhuà shǔjià qù Běijīng lǚyóu.

My younger male cousin and I plan to travel to Beijing during summer vacation.

Word Definition - 表弟

biǎo dì younger male cousin through a female relative

Individual Character Details

表 biǎo, biǎo
弟 dì, tì