Definition
阿弟 is a dialectal term (chiefly Southern Min, Hakka, and Cantonese) for 'younger brother'. In standard Mandarin, 弟弟 (dìdi) is used instead. You may encounter 阿弟 in regional speech, especially in Taiwan, Fujian, Guangdong, and among overseas Chinese communities. The word carries a familiar, colloquial tone.
n.
(dialectal) younger brother
Examples
- 阿弟。Wǒ de ā dì jīnnián gāng shàng xiǎoxué.My younger brother just started elementary school this year.
- 阿弟，。ā dì, bāng wǒ bǎ nà běn shū ná guòlái.Little brother, help me bring that book over.
- 闽，阿弟。Zài Mǐnnánhuà lǐ, ā dì jiùshì dìdi de yìsi.In Hokkien, 'adì' means younger brother.
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