brother
/ˈbrʌðə/ · /ˈbrʌðər/
CEFR level A1Topic Daily lifeWord #653 in the learning path
兄；弟
Definitions
n. A male who has one or both parents in common with you.
兄；弟
Example
My younger brother borrowed my bicycle this morning.
我弟弟今天早上借用了我的自行车。
Older brothers and sisters can support younger children's learning by reading with them regularly at home.
哥哥姐姐可以通过经常在家陪弟弟妹妹阅读来帮助他们学习。
Collocations
- older brother
- younger brother
- twin brother
Word family
- brotherly (adj.)
- brotherhood (n.)
Usage tip
brother不区分兄弟；用older或younger说明长幼。
FAQ
- What does brother mean?
- A male who has one or both parents in common with you.
- How is brother pronounced?
- UK /ˈbrʌðə/, US /ˈbrʌðər/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
