This is the 2127th most frequent Chinese word.
姐
"Elder sister."
Here, '姐姐' is a term used to refer to one's older sister, showing familial relation and age respect.
姐姐去市场买菜。
Older sister went to the market to buy groceries.
In this sentence, '姐' is shortened to informally refer to an older sister or close elder female in a casual manner.
小心,姐会生气的。
Be careful, sister might get angry.
Here, '姐' is used metaphorically to describe a leading or respected female figure in a community, emphasizing her status.