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Note: Readers can assume that the characters are speaking in Chinese as the setting is in China and the characters, well, are Chinese. Conversations texted in Italic is English, or otherwise, will be stated in the text. Happy reading!

 

Dictionary

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er  儿

A fond add-on to someone's name to show how beloved or adored that person is. Usually used by family members, relatives and close friends. The word 'er  儿' is added at the back of the name. Example - Sun Yue Mi's nickname is Mi'er  芈儿. Only one particle of the person's name is used.

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ge  哥

Meaning - brother in chinese. Can be used singularly, or added behind someone's name to show respect, fondness or maturity.

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jie  姐

Meaning - sister in chinese. Can be used singularly, or added behind someone's name to show respect, fondness or maturity.

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lao er  老二

Literal translate - old two. Similar to the meaning, this term is used to address or an informal salutation for someone who is second eldest / second in line among a group or family.

 

lao-   老-

Literal translation: old. Sometimes used in front of someonw's name to show that they've known each other for a long time and are in a good relationship. Eg. lao Han - is what Yue Mi calls Gao Han

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Nai nai   奶奶

Grandmother from the paternal (dad's) side.

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Wai po   外婆

Grandmother from the maternal (mom's) side.

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