chị gái

/t͡ɕḭ ɣaj/

younger sister

Chị gái tôi rất thân thiện.

My younger sister is very friendly.

informal

A term used to address or refer to one's younger sister in Vietnamese culture, often with affection or respect.

Chị gái tôi đang học đại học.

My younger sister is studying at university.

This term is commonly used in everyday Vietnamese to refer to a younger sister, and it can also be used as a form of address in informal contexts.

Collocations

chị gái tôimy younger sisterchị gái của tôimy younger sister

Synonyms

em gái

Antonyms

anh trai chị gái lớn

Related Phrases

em gáiphrase

younger sister

chị lớnphrase

older sister

Pro Tip

Usage in Addressing

In Vietnamese, 'chị gái' can be used to address a younger sister directly, similar to 'little sister' in English.

Gold Rule

Gender and Age

'Chị gái' specifically refers to a younger sister, while 'chị' alone can refer to an older sister or a female friend.

Word Origin

The term 'chị gái' is derived from 'chị' (older sister) and 'gái' (girl), but it specifically refers to a younger sister in Vietnamese culture.

Usage Notes

In Vietnamese, 'chị gái' is used to refer to a younger sister, while 'chị' alone can refer to an older sister or a female friend. The term is often used affectionately or respectfully.

Word Breakdown

chị

older sister or female friend

root

gái

girl

root

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