older brother · CL: gè,位 wèi

gē ge

g+ē·1st toneg+e·neutral tone

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My brother is really tall, about 1.8m.

我的哥哥真的很高，大概有1米8高。

My brother sometimes helps me with my homework.

我哥哥有时会教我做功课。

My brother has been living in London for many years.

我哥哥已在伦敦住了很多年。

The two brothers are quite unlike in their appearance.

哥哥和弟弟的样子一点也不像。

His brother is a famous soccer player.

他哥哥是个有名的足球員。

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