堂哥 (táng gē)
Definition
堂哥 refers to one's older male cousin from the same paternal side.
Analogy
Picture your 堂哥 as a "big brother figure" who protects you, gives you advice, and teaches you cool skills like skateboarding or playing guitar.
Related terms
伯父 (bó fù): One’s father’s older brother.
表姐/表兄(biǎo jiě/biǎo xiōng): Female/male cousin from the maternal side.
堂弟/堂妹 (táng dì/táng mèi): Younger male/female cousin from the same paternal side.
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