姐姐
Basic Meaning
n
The most basic and common meaning, referring to one's own older sister.
elder sister (direct sibling)
姐姐。
Words:
姐妹大姐二姐大姐姐
Synonyms:
姊
Antonyms:
Sentences:
- 我姐姐明天要来我家。My elder sister is coming to my house tomorrow.
- 她们是亲姐妹。They are biological sisters.
n
Used for cousins or relatives like 堂姐 (paternal older female cousin) and 表姐 (maternal older female cousin). Does not include 嫂 (sister-in-law).
older female cousin or relative (of the same generation)
亲戚中同辈而年纪比自己大的女子（一般不包括可以称作嫂的人）。
Words:
堂姐表姐大姨姐表姐妹
Sentences:
- 我的表姐在北京工作。My older female cousin (maternal side) works in Beijing.
- 我和堂姐一起长大。I grew up with my older female cousin (paternal side).
n
Often used with the person's surname or full name to show respect, e.g., 张姐 (Sister Zhang). Common in both social and workplace settings.
a respectful term for a woman older than oneself
尊称比自己年龄大的女子。
Words:
张姐刘三姐杨姐
Sentences:
- 张姐，这份文件需要您签字。Sister Zhang, this document needs your signature.
n
Used in compound words for specific occupations, e.g., 空姐 (flight attendant). The standalone term 小姐 can be ambiguous; context is key.
miss; young lady (referring to women in certain professions)
小姐，称某种职业的青年女子。
Words:
空姐的姐空中小姐礼仪小姐
Sentences:
- 那位空姐的服务很好。That flight attendant's service is very good.
n
Often used in media or informal contexts. Can be combined with other words, e.g., 姐姐们 (sisters/young ladies).
a general term for a young woman
泛称年轻的女子。
Sentences:
- 那位穿红衣服的姐是谁？Who is that young lady in red?
- 这几个姐都来自上海。These young ladies are all from Shanghai.
Writing & Component
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