基本信息 (Basic Information)

含义与用法 (Meanings & Usage)

中文核心释义 (Core Chinese Meaning): 弟弟,年幼的兄弟

英文核心释义 (Core English Meaning): younger brother

“弟”多用于指兄弟中的年幼者,如“弟弟”、“兄弟”。也可用于表尊称对方(自谦用法,如“在下小弟”)。现代口语中多用“弟弟”,而“弟”单用多见于书面语或称谓中。 ‘弟’ mainly refers to a younger brother among siblings, as in ‘弟弟’ or ‘兄弟’. It can also be used modestly to refer to oneself when addressing others (e.g., ‘小弟’). In modern spoken Chinese, ‘弟弟’ is more common, and the single ‘弟’ is mainly seen in written language or titles.

象形意义 / 为何这么写 (Pictographic Meaning / Writing Rationale)

“弟”由“八”和“弓”组合而成。“八”有区分、分开的意思,表示排行下的,弓则象征男子,合起来表示年幼的男兄弟。字形演变后变为上下结构,表意保留。'弟' is composed of '八' (representing separation or a lower rank) and '弓' (symbolizing a male). Together, they depict a younger male sibling. As the character evolved, the pictorial meaning was retained in an upper-lower structure.

文言文释义 (Classical Chinese Meaning)

与现代意义相近,主要指年幼的男兄弟。Similar to modern meaning, mainly refers to a younger male sibling.

深入学习 (In-depth Study)

字源故事 (Origin Story)

“弟”字起源于象形,用以表示年幼的男性兄弟。在甲骨文中,“弟”字由“八”与“弓”组成,八有分开的意思,表示兄弟排行下,弓象征男子,整体表示排行较低的男性。后来逐步演变为现在的字形。The character '弟' originated as a pictograph to represent a younger male sibling. In oracle bone script, it combines the components '八' (meaning to separate or distinguish, indicating lower rank among brothers) and '弓' (symbolizing a male). Altogether, it portrays a male of lower rank among siblings. The character gradually evolved into its modern form.

字形演变 (Character Evolution)

甲骨文 (Oracle Bone Script):
甲骨文中的“弟”包含了“八”字和像弓一样的符号,表示年龄较小的男性,结构较为抽象。 In oracle bone script, '弟' is made up of '八' and a bow-like symbol, representing a younger male. The structure is quite abstract.
金文 (Bronze Inscription):
金文中的“弟”笔画更圆润,仍保留了“八”和“弓”的形象,字形趋于规范。 In bronze inscriptions, '弟' has smoother strokes, still retaining the shapes of '八' and '弓', and the character becomes more standardized.
小篆 (Small Seal Script):
小篆中“弟”的结构更加规范,八字部分上下分开,底部像弓形,整体更加对称。 In small seal script, '弟' becomes more regular, with the '八' component separated above, and a bow shape at the bottom. The whole character is more symmetrical.
隶书 (Clerical Script):
隶书中“弟”的笔画变平直,线条简化,接近现代汉字形态。 In clerical script, the strokes of '弟' become straighter and more simplified, approaching the shape of the modern character.
楷书 (现代) (Regular Script (Modern)):
现代楷书中的“弟”形体端正、结构清晰,上为“八”,下为“弓”与“一”。 In modern regular script, '弟' is upright and clear in structure, with '八' on top and a combination of '弓' and a horizontal stroke below.

常用词语和例句 (Common Words & Examples)

弟弟 (younger brother)

dìdi

我有一个弟弟,他很聪明。

Pinyin: Wǒ yǒu yí gè dìdi, tā hěn cōngmíng.

Eng: I have a younger brother, he is very smart.

兄弟 (brothers; brotherhood or close male friends)

xiōngdì

他们是好兄弟,总是互相帮助。

Pinyin: Tāmen shì hǎo xiōngdì, zǒngshì hùxiāng bāngzhù.

Eng: They are good brothers and always help each other.

相关成语 (Related Idioms)

手足之情 shǒuzú zhī qíng

Meaning: deep affection between siblings

“手足”原指手和脚,比喻兄弟,表示兄弟之间像身体一样密不可分的感情。常用以形容手足之情深厚。 'Hand and foot' originally means hands and feet, metaphorically referring to brothers, indicating the inseparable relationship between siblings. It's often used to describe profound sibling affection.

多语言翻译 (核心释义) (Translations (Core Meaning))

  • French: petit frère
  • German: jüngerer Bruder
  • Spanish: hermano menor
  • Italian: fratello minore
  • Portuguese: irmão mais novo
  • Russian: младший брат
  • Arabic: الأخ الأصغر
  • Persian: برادر کوچکتر
  • Dutch: jongere broer
  • Polish: młodszy brat
  • Vietnamese: em trai
  • Ukrainian: молодший брат

视频学习资源 (Video Learning Resources)

网络参考 (Web References for "弟") ()

网络内容摘要 (Web Content Summary):

“弟”字概述:“弟”字最初不是指“弟弟”,而是表示用绳索或牛皮缠绕武器木柄的动作,本义与缠绕、顺序相关。Overview of “弟 (dì)”: The original meaning of the character “弟” was not “younger brother”, but rather the action of winding ropes or cowhide around a weapon handle, relating to binding and sequence.

  • 象形起源:甲骨文中的“弟”像用绳索缠绕武器(弋)的形状,强调了“次第缠绕”之意。后来的小篆和隶书形体有较大变形。 Pictographic origin: In oracle bone script, “弟” depicts the image of binding a weapon handle with a rope, highlighting the idea of things arranged in order. The shape changed significantly in later scripts.

  • 现代常用意义:后来,“弟”义被引申为“排行在兄之下的男子”,即“弟弟(younger brother)”。 Modern meaning: The meaning gradually evolved to refer to a younger male sibling -- “younger brother”.

  • 易混淆点:“弟”与“第”本为一字,但现代“第”(用于序数词,如“第一”)和“弟”含义已区分。 Confusion tip: Originally, “弟” and “第” were the same character, but “第” is now used for ordinal numbers (like “first”), while “弟” means younger brother.

  • 常用词语:如“兄弟”(brothers)、“师弟”(junior apprentice)。 Common words: e.g., “兄弟” (brothers), “师弟” (junior apprentice).

成语与文化: “兄弟阋于墙”等成语中常见“弟”,多用于表示亲属关系。 Idioms and culture: The character “弟” often appears in idioms about kinship, such as “兄弟阋于墙” (brothers fighting within the family).

信息补充:暂无更多常见复杂用法或现代特殊用法。 Note: No unusual or complex modern usages found.

汉字"弟"的起源、演变过程-汉字字源辞典

"弟 " 是 " 第 " 的本字。 弟 ,甲骨文 (倒写的"弋",木柄武器) (己,纪、绑),表示缠束戈戟木柄,以增强其韧性。 金文 将甲骨文字形中的倒" 弋" 重新倒转回来 。 篆文 承续金文字形。 造字本义:动词,用绳带一道道渐次缠绕戈戟的木柄 。 隶书 严重变形,不见" 弋 " 形。

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凡弟之屬皆从弟。 附 白话版《说文解字》:弟,用牛皮缠绕的次序。篆文采用古文字形。所有与弟相关的字,都采用"弟"作边旁。 文言文名句摘抄 ①动词:用绳带渐次缠绕戈戟的木柄。 弟像绳索束弋之形,绳之束弋,展转围绕,势如螺旋,而次弟之义生焉。

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