jie jie en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- [t͡sɛː˨ t͡sɛː˨˦] Singapore, Cantonese pronunciation
Etymology
From Cantonese 姐姐 (ze²⁻⁴ ze²⁻¹) and Mandarin 姐姐 (jiějié).
Meanings
- (Singapore, childish, informal) Term of address for an elder sister within Chinese families.
- (Singapore, broadly, informal, used by children) Term of address for an older female child, teenager or young adult.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| jiejie | alternative | lexicographic |