phrase B1 a sister/brother/son/daughter who is older than the other sister(s), brother(s), etc.: 姐姐／ 哥哥／ 大儿子／ 大女儿 Her parents and elder sister stayed behind in Poland when she came to America. He always looked up to his elder brothers. He had to share a room with his elder brother. As the elder son, everyone expected him to take over the family firm. He always had an uneasy relationship with his elder daughter. See also
elderadjective Examples Karen has always felt overshadowed by her famous elder sister.凯伦总觉得自己与出名的姐姐相比光彩全无。 After she was widowed, she shared a house with her elder brother.