sis

Meanings

• Noun

  Sister in Hmong language

  - "Tuaj xais sib tuas tus, sib hais tus - In Hmong culture, the older sister takes care of the younger sister."
  - "Sib hais txog, sib hais tais - The older sister cooks, the younger sister helps."

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Antonyms

brother

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Synonyms

affiliate , affiliated , charge nurse , darling , dear , lady , love , miss , pet , nun , sistren , sis

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Variants

List of all variants of sis that leads to same result
sis , sises , SIS , -ses , -sis , si

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

The Hmong word 'sis' comes from the Proto-Tibeto-Burman *sister- 'sister'.

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Trivia

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1. In Hmong folklore, the older sister is often depicted as a protector and guardian for her younger siblings.

2. The Hmong language has over 70 different dialects, but the word 'sis' remains consistent across all dialects.

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Related Concepts

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1. Family: The Hmong concept of family extends beyond the nuclear family to include extended family members and close relatives. Siblings play an essential role in this extended family system.

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Culture

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In Hmong culture, the relationship between siblings, particularly between older sisters and younger brothers or sisters, is highly valued. Siblings are expected to care for and support each other throughout their lives.

How to Memorize "sis"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a Hmong sister taking care of her younger brother or sister.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'sis' with the image of a caring older sister.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the word 'sis' and the image of a caring older sister.

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