兄
The story of 兄
elder brother
兄 is composed of 口 (mouth) and 儿 (man), depicting a man speaking, which means a man who gives order. In ancient China, the eldest son in the family had the responsibility to open his mouth and supervise the younger brothers.
Vocabulary of 兄
- 表兄 (older male cousin via female line)
- 兄弟 (brothers)