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I have an older sisterin Cantonese.

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Pronunciation

我有家姐

ngo5 jau5 gaa1 ze1

I have an older sister

Recorded Cantonese

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When to use it

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

Examples

我有家姐,冇細佬

ngo5 jau5 gaa1 ze1 mou5 sai3 lou2

I have an older sister but no younger brother.

我有家姐,你呢?

ngo5 jau5 gaa1 ze1 nei5 ne1

I have an older sister. And you?