git3 baai3 sai3 lou2結拜細佬结拜细佬
Jyutpinggit3 baai3 sai3 lou2
Yalegit baai sai lóu
Definition
One's younger sworn brother.
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How it's used
This term carries a strong sense of brotherhood that transcends biological family ties. It implies a formal or semi-formal commitment to look out for one another, often rooted in shared experiences or mutual support. While less common in modern urban life, it remains a significant cultural concept in traditional social circles.
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He is my sworn younger brother from when I was small.
Since when did you get a sworn younger brother?
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Common phrases
to swear brotherhood
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with a younger brother by blood, which is simply 細佬. Using 結拜細佬 implies a specific, deliberate bond created through an oath or long-term deep friendship, not just a younger male relative.
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Grammar guides
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