How to say “Older sister” in Taiwanese

“Older sister” in Taiwanese (Taiwanese Hokkien, Tâi-gí) is 阿姊, romanized as A-tsí in Tâi-lô and A-chí in the traditional Pe̍h-ōe-jī spelling. Press play above to hear it, then try saying it yourself.

Your actual older sister, and a warm address for a somewhat older woman. Safer than guessing 阿姨 and offending someone.

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