In Hokkien, which is a Chinese dialect commonly spoken in parts of Southeast Asia, the terms used to refer to siblings depend on the birth order. The first younger sister or brother is typically called "二妹" (èr mèi) for a sister or "二弟" (èr dì) for a brother. The second younger sister or brother is called "三妹" (sān mèi) for a sister or "三弟" (sān dì) for a brother.
Here's the breakdown:
- 二妹 (èr mèi) - Second younger sister
- 二弟 (èr dì) - Second younger brother
- 三妹 (sān mèi) - Third younger sister
- 三弟 (sān dì) - Third younger brother
And so on, the pattern continues with the numerical prefix indicating the birth order of the younger siblings.