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In Chinese, the generic term of "brother" does not exist. There is only "ge", which means older brother, and "di" which means younger brother. Characters relating to the family are repeated to express intimacy (ie mom = mama, dad = baba, older brother = gege, younger brother = didi, older sister = jiejie, younger sister = meimei)

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How do you say brother Chinese language?

Mandarin pronunciations for older brother and younger brother Older brother is pronounced "Gege" or just "Ge" the tone for this word is first tone (look it up if you don't know what I mean by tone) Younger brother is pronounced "Didi" or just "Di" the tone for this one is fourth (look it up if you don't know what I mena by tone) Mandarin pronunciations for older brother and younger brother Older brother is pronounced "Gege" or just "Ge" the tone for this word is first tone (look it up if you don't know what I mean by tone) Younger brother is pronounced "Didi" or just "Di" the tone for this one is fourth (look it up if you don't know what I mena by tone)


How do you tell the difference between Chinese and Japanese text at a glance?

The Japanese writing system is based on three main scripts: Kanji (Chinese Characters), Hiragana (a set of symbols that make up different words), and Katakana (another set of symbols used for sounds and foreign borrowings). If you learn to reconize the symbols of Hiragana and Katakana you will be able to defrinciate between the Chinese and Japanese written language. You will only see Kanji in Chinese while Japanese is fused with their own symbols. A chart illustrating the Japanese 'kana' symbols can be found in the related link below.


What did cuneiform look like?

Cuneiform is a system of writing that used wedge-shaped symbols, appearing as abstract drawings on clay tablets. The symbols represented a combination of sounds, concepts, or objects, and were typically pressed into soft clay with a stylus. Each symbol signified a syllable or specific word.


How would the letters D L N look in Chinese?

The Chinese don't have substitutes for Roman letters; therefore, there is no Chinese equivalent for D L N. They would just simply write these letters.


Why do the Chinese write in characters?

To tell a better story... no just kidding the REAL reason is: Ancient Chinese would write using pictorial symbols (something like Egyptian hieroglyphics), like the word for shell would look like a shell, etc. Over the years, these symbols have morphed into the modern-day words, with the lines and strokes and everything, that is called Chinese today.

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How do you say brother Chinese language?

Mandarin pronunciations for older brother and younger brother Older brother is pronounced "Gege" or just "Ge" the tone for this word is first tone (look it up if you don't know what I mean by tone) Younger brother is pronounced "Didi" or just "Di" the tone for this one is fourth (look it up if you don't know what I mena by tone) Mandarin pronunciations for older brother and younger brother Older brother is pronounced "Gege" or just "Ge" the tone for this word is first tone (look it up if you don't know what I mean by tone) Younger brother is pronounced "Didi" or just "Di" the tone for this one is fourth (look it up if you don't know what I mena by tone)


How does the word hustle look in chinese symbols?

喧嚣/Xuānxiāo


What does matty b's older brother look like?

like something


What Chinese symbols look nice?

氣 - Qi - It means inner power. My favorite character.


What are symbols of strength?

Some symbols of strength are bulls,rams,buffalo and bears. They have lots of strength and can be considered symbols of strength. Also look up the Chinese symbol for strength.


Why do Chinese write with symbols?

Ancient Chinese would write using pictorial symbols (something like Egyptian hieroglyphics), like the word for shell would look like a shell, etc. Over the years, these symbols have morphed into the modern-day words, with the lines and strokes and everything, that is called Chinese today.


What does claudia look like in Chinese symbols?

You aren't born with a chinese name, you must "earn" it or it must be given too you. Because the chinese language has no alphabet, each person has a different chinese name, even if they have the same english name.


Is it all right to be close to your older brother and look up to him?

why would that be a bad thing i look up to my older brother and thanks to him I'm a pilot in the air force i don't see anything wrong with it infact i think that's healthy to be close to your family members.


What is 'older brother' when translated from English to Japanese?

If you are talking about someone else's older brother it is Aniue. But if you are talking about your own older brother it is Onii-san. When using Onii-san some call them Onii-tama, sort of like -sama, but more childish. (Oh-nee) If you talk about someone you look up to and call them big brother, it is Aniki (兄貴)


Does ryoma of prince of tennis have a brother?

he does have a brother, but his brother is adopted. you will see the brother in the movie The Prince of Tennis - The Two Samurai: The First Game........They Look the same just that his brother is taller and more lively than him


Why am I seeing weird languages like their symbol shaped weird and looks like its representing something and these symbols look like Chinese writings but its not that please tell me why?

I see these symbols in my dream just to add to my question.


How was the alphabet created?

By symbols from older languages such as Hebrew and Egyptian changing and morphing. Look at the "Naked Archaeoligist" episode on Alphabet. (it has nothing to do with nudity)