Definition
弟兄 refers to brothers collectively (older and younger), a more formal or literary alternative to the everyday term 兄弟. In mainland Chinese media, 弟兄 is also commonly used to refer to soldiers or troops, especially those from Taiwan (台湾弟兄), in a cross-strait political or military context. The word carries a fraternal connotation in both uses.
n.
brothers (collective, older and younger)(military) fellow soldierstroops (often referring to Taiwanese forces)
Examples
- 弟兄。Tāmen sān dì xiōng gǎnqíng hěn shēn.The three brothers have deep feelings for each other.
- 弟兄。Duì'àn de dì xiōng yě shì Zhōngguórén.The troops on the other side are also Chinese.
- 弟兄。Liǎng'àn dì xiōng yīng gòngtóng wéihù hépíng.Brothers across the strait should jointly maintain peace.
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