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The word "儿子" is formed by combining the character "儿", meaning child or son, with the character "子", which also means child or son but frequently functions as a nominal suffix. This combination results in a compound where both characters reinforce the same concept, specifically denoting "son" in modern Chinese usage.

Example Sentences Hide

我的儿子很聪明。

Wǒ de érzi hěn cōngmíng.

My son is very smart.

我儿子今年五岁了。

Wǒ érzi jīnnián wǔ suì le.

My son is five years old this year.

儿子在公园里玩耍。

Érzi zài gōngyuán lǐ wánshuǎ.

The son is playing in the park.

儿子喜欢读书，也爱运动。

Érzi xǐhuan dúshū, yě ài yùndòng.

My son likes reading and also loves sports.

每当看到儿子进步，我都感到骄傲。

Měi dāng kàn dào érzi jìnbù, wǒ dōu gǎndào jiāo'ào.

Whenever I see my son's progress, I feel proud.

Word Definition - 儿子

ér zi son; male offspring

Individual Character Details

儿 ér, r
子 zǐ, zi