How to say “Older brother” in Taiwanese

“Older brother” in Taiwanese (Taiwanese Hokkien, Tâi-gí) is 阿兄, romanized as a-hiann in Tâi-lô and A-hiaⁿ in the traditional Pe̍h-ōe-jī spelling. Press play above to hear it, then try saying it yourself.

Your actual older brother, and also a friendly way to address a slightly older man, the way Mandarin uses 大哥.

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