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sister in Chinese

sister in Chinese is 姐妹, 姐姐, 妹 — sister means a female sibling; a daughter sharing the same parents as another person.

sister in Chinese

姐妹
noun
Pronounced: jiě mèi
A female member of a religious order; especially one devoted to more active service; (informally) a nun.
姐姐
noun
Pronounced: jiě jie
A female member of a religious order; especially one devoted to more active service; (informally) a nun.
姐妹
noun
Pronounced: jiě mèi
Any woman or girl with whom a bond is felt through the same biological sex, gender or common membership in a community, race, profession, religion, organization, or ism.
noun
Pronounced: mèi
Any woman or girl with whom a bond is felt through the same biological sex, gender or common membership in a community, race, profession, religion, organization, or ism.

What does "sister" mean?

  1. noun A female sibling; a daughter sharing the same parents as another person.
    "My sister lives just a few streets away."
  2. noun A woman felt to be closely bonded with another through shared identity, cause, or community.
    "The activists referred to each other as sisters in the movement."
  3. noun (UK) A senior nurse, often in charge of a hospital ward.
    "The sister on duty checked all the patients' charts."
  4. noun A woman belonging to a religious order; a nun.
    "Sister Mary ran the small parish school."

sister in a sentence

  • My sister lives just a few streets away.
  • The activists referred to each other as sisters in the movement.
  • The sister on duty checked all the patients' charts.
  • Sister Mary ran the small parish school.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "sister" in Chinese?

"sister" in Chinese is 姐妹, 姐姐, 妹. sister means: A female sibling; a daughter sharing the same parents as another person.

How do you pronounce 姐妹?

"sister" in Chinese is 姐妹, pronounced "jiě mèi".

How do you use "sister" in a sentence?

Example: "My sister lives just a few streets away." In Chinese, "sister" is 姐妹, 姐姐, 妹.

Are there other ways to say "sister" in Chinese?

Yes — Chinese has 3 translations listed for "sister": 姐妹, 姐姐, 妹.

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