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Older brotherin Cantonese.

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Pronunciation

哥哥

go4 go1

Older brother

Recorded Cantonese

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When to use it

This specifies an older brother, not just any brother. Use 細佬 for a younger brother; Cantonese family terms often identify relative age as well as relationship.

Examples

我哥哥喺香港

ngo5 go4 go1 hai2 hoeng1 gong2

My older brother is in Hong Kong.

哥哥大我三年

go4 go1 daai6 ngo5 saam1 nin4

My older brother is three years older than me.