兄

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Pronunciation

Peng'im: hian1
POJ: hiaⁿ
Variety: chaozhou

Meanings and usage

noun: elder brother
哥哥

Usually appears with the 阿- prefix, like 阿爸 and 阿媽; bare 兄 is largely bound in Southern Min (cf. Hokkien a-hiaⁿ). Not confirmed for Teochew specifically.

Examples

阿兄 (a1 hian1) — elder brother (in address and reference)

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