How common it is
弟弟 appears often in everyday Chinese, so it is worth practicing early and reviewing often.
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Pronunciation focus
Say dìdi slowly first, then repeat it in a short phrase. Listen for the tone shape.
Usage note
弟弟可以用来称呼或指代家里的小儿子。在家庭中，弟弟通常是指比自己年幼的男性兄弟。
弟弟可以用来称呼或指代家里的小儿子。在家庭中，弟弟通常是指比自己年幼的男性兄弟。
Context note
弟弟这个词常用于日常对话中提到自己的小弟或与家人交流时使用。
弟弟这个词常用于日常对话中提到自己的小弟或与家人交流时使用。
5 examples
我是哥哥，他是弟弟。
wǒ shì gēge, tā shì dìdi.
I am the older brother, he is the younger brother.
弟弟喜欢吃冰淇淋。
dì di xǐ huān chī lěng bīng.
The younger brother likes to eat ice cream.
妈妈经常给弟弟讲故事。
mā ma jiāng cái gěi dìdi sòng kē jì.
Mom often tells stories to the younger brother.
我们家有两个弟弟。
wǒ men jiā yǒu liǎng gè dì di.
We have two younger brothers in our family.
弟弟生病了，需要去看医生。
dìdi shēng bìng le, xū yào qù kàn yīshēng.
The younger brother is sick and needs to see a doctor.
5 mini stories
弟弟喜欢吃水果。他最喜欢吃苹果。
dì di xǐ huān chī shuǐ guǒ. tā zuì xǐ huān chī píng guǒ.
The younger brother likes to eat fruits. He likes apples the most.
弟弟和哥哥一起玩。他们很开心。
dì di hé gē ge yīqǐ wán. tā men hěn kāi xīn.
The younger brother plays with his older brother. They are very happy.
弟弟学习很努力。他想成为医生。
dì di xuéxí hěn nǔ lì. tā xiǎng chéng wéi yīshēng.
The younger brother studies very hard. He wants to become a doctor.
弟弟喜欢画画。他画了很多美丽的图画。
dì di xǐ huān huà huà. tā huà le hěn duō měi lì de tú huà.
The younger brother likes to draw. He has drawn many beautiful pictures.
弟弟和家人一起去公园。他们玩得很开心。
dì di hé jiā rén yīqǐ qù gōngyuán. tā men wán de hěn kāi xīn.
The younger brother goes to the park with his family. They have a lot of fun.