How to Say “Older brother” in Mandarin

哥哥
gēge

Older brother

Loop it until it sticks →or hear it in a slower voice, tone by tone

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  • 哥gēelder brother
  • 哥geelder brother

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How do you say "Older brother" in Mandarin?
"Older brother" in Mandarin is 哥哥, pronounced gēge (first tone, neutral tone).
What does 哥哥 mean literally?
哥哥 breaks down as 哥 (elder brother) + 哥 (elder brother).
What tones does 哥哥 use?
哥哥 is pronounced gēge: first tone, neutral tone.