大哥

• 拼音: dà gē
• 汉字拆解: 大 = pictograph of a person with outstretched arms; 哥 = two 可 (can) stacked, originally a singing/calling sound

含义

Eldest brother; big brother. Also a respectful or friendly address for a man slightly older than oneself.

Within the family, refers to the eldest brother. Outside the family, used as a friendly or respectful form of address for men who are a bit older. In some contexts, it can imply a gang leader or boss figure. Tone ranges from affectionate to casual to sarcastic depending on context.

例句

1. 大哥从小就很照顾我们几个弟弟妹妹。
2. 大哥，请问这附近有银行吗？
3. 他是我们班上的大哥，大家有问题都找他帮忙。

用法指南

语境: family, social, everyday

语气: friendly

正确说法

• 大哥，你能帮我一个忙吗？(Hey buddy, could you do me a favour?)
• 我大哥在北京工作。(My eldest brother works in Beijing.)

错误说法

• 对很年长的男性说大哥 (Don't call a much older man 大哥 — it might sound like you're minimising the age gap; use 大叔 or 大爷 for significantly older men)

起源与历史

大 (big/eldest) + 哥 (older brother) — the eldest among brothers, or an older male addressed with respect.

文化背景

世代: All ages

社会背景: Universal