大姐

• 拼音: dà jiě
• 汉字拆解: 大 = pictograph of a person with arms spread; 姐 = 女 (woman) + 且 (phonetic component)

含义

Eldest sister; big sister. Also a respectful or casual address for a woman somewhat older than oneself.

Within the family, refers to the eldest sister. Outside the family, used to address women who appear slightly older, similar to how 大哥 is used for men. Can be affectionate or slightly casual. In some regions, service workers may be addressed as 大姐.

例句

1. 大姐在家里最有主见，很多事情都听她的。
2. 大姐，这件衣服有小号的吗？
3. 我大姐比我大五岁，从小就很照顾我。

用法指南

语境: family, social, everyday

语气: friendly

正确说法

• 大姐，麻烦您帮我拿一下。(Excuse me, miss, could you help me grab that?)
• 我大姐下个月结婚。(My eldest sister is getting married next month.)

错误说法

• 对年轻女性说大姐 (Don't call a young woman 大姐 — it implies she looks older; use 小姐姐 or 姐姐 for women close to your age)

起源与历史

大 (big/eldest) + 姐 (older sister) — the eldest among sisters, or a respectful address for slightly older women.

文化背景

世代: All ages

社会背景: Universal