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
Pronounced: jiě mèi
A female member of a religious order; especially one devoted to more active service; (informally) a nun.
姐姐
Pronounced: jiě jie
A female member of a religious order; especially one devoted to more active service; (informally) a nun.
姐妹
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.
妹
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?
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noun A female sibling; a daughter sharing the same parents as another person.
"My sister lives just a few streets away."
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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."
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noun (UK) A senior nurse, often in charge of a hospital ward.
"The sister on duty checked all the patients' charts."
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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.
Similar words in Chinese
Common Chinese translations
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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