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친오빠

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Meaning and Usage

The word '친오빠' specifically refers to a biological older brother, emphasizing the blood relation. It is used to distinguish from '의붓오빠' (stepbrother) or '친형' (formal term for older brother).

Social Context

'친오빠' is commonly used in casual and family conversations. It carries a warm, familiar tone and often appears in contexts where family relationships and support are discussed.

Common Collocations

  • 친오빠가 (my older brother) – used when talking about actions or characteristics of one's biological older brother.
  • 친오빠와 사이가 좋다 (have a good relationship with my older brother) – expressing closeness.
  • 친오빠가 결혼하다 (my older brother gets married) – talking about family events.

Learner Tips

Be careful not to confuse '친오빠' with '오빠' alone, which can mean any older male friend or boyfriend, or with '의붓오빠' (stepbrother). Using '친오빠' clarifies the biological relationship explicitly.

Example Sentences

친오빠가 나를 항상 지켜줘서 고마워.

chinoppa ga nareul hangsang jikyeojwoseo gomawo.

I'm thankful that my older brother always protects me.

친오빠와는 어릴 때부터 사이가 좋았다.

chinoppa waneun eoril ttaebuteo sai ga joatda.

I've had a good relationship with my older brother since childhood.

친오빠가 결혼해서 가족이 더 늘었어요.

chinoppa ga gyeolhonhaeseo gajok i deo neureosseoyo.

My older brother got married, so our family has grown.