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I have a younger brotherin Cantonese.

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Pronunciation

我有細佬

ngo5 jau5 sai3 lou2

I have a younger brother

Recorded Cantonese

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When to use it

Use 細佬 for this person’s relationship or role; 佢係細佬 identifies someone in a simple sentence.

Examples

我有細佬,冇家姐

ngo5 jau5 sai3 lou2 mou5 gaa1 ze1

I have a younger brother but no older sister.

我有細佬,你呢?

ngo5 jau5 sai3 lou2 nei5 ne1

I have a younger brother. And you?