姐姐
jiějie
Older sister
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Your big sister.
How to say “older sister” in Chinese
The Mandarin Chinese word for older sister is 姐姐, written in pinyin as jiějie. Tap the speaker above to hear it spoken slowly and clearly — perfect for toddlers and parents learning together.
More family
Read the book →爸爸bàbaFather
Open word →妈妈māmaMother
Open word →哥哥gēgeOlder brother
Open word →妹妹mèimeiLittle sister
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