How to Say ‘Sister Lin’ in Traditional Chinese
林姐
lín jiě
[lín jiě]
🇹🇼 In Taiwan: In Taiwan, a surname plus 姐 (jiě) is a warm, respectful way to address a woman a bit older than you, like a friendly neighbor or coworker. It works for men too: 林哥 (Lín gē).
Phrase Breakdown
林
lín
[lín]
Lin (surname)
A common Taiwanese surname; literally 'forest'.
林先生是老師。
Mr. Lin is a teacher.
姐
jiě
[jiě]
older sister; Ms. (friendly title)
Added after a surname to address an older woman politely and warmly.
王姐，早安！
Good morning, Sister Wang!
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