The story of 兄

elder brother

兄 is composed of 口 (mouth) and 儿 (man), depicting a man speaking, which means a man who gives order. In ancient China, the eldest son in the family had the responsibility to open his mouth and supervise the younger brothers.

Vocabulary of 兄

  • 表兄 (older male cousin via female line)
  • 兄弟 (brothers)

Classification

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