anh em
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Meaning
4 senses · 3 meanings
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siblings
Anh em refers to an older brother and his younger siblings in a family.
vi Hai anh em thường cùng nhau học bài vào buổi tối.
en The two brothers often study together in the evening.
The term anh em is commonly used to refer to siblings within a family unit.
vi Gia đình tôi có ba anh em sống rất hòa thuận.
en My family has three siblings who live together very harmoniously.
family or brethren
Anh em can also be used to refer to members of a family or brethren.
vi Chúng tôi luôn đối xử với nhau như anh em một nhà.
en We always treat each other like brothers in a family.
you guys
This term is used informally as a pronoun to address a group of close friends.
vi Chào anh em, hôm nay chúng ta đi đâu chơi nhỉ?
en Hello you guys, where should we go today?