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The character for "grandchild" or "descendant" traces its origins to the representation of lineal descent, with the traditional form "孫" integrating the component "子" meaning child and "系" suggesting a connective thread of lineage. Initially denoting a direct grandchild, its application gradually broadened to refer to all succeeding generations and became firmly established as a common surname. The simplified form "孙" later altered the composition to "子" and "小", a structural change that maintained the core concept of progeny and sequential inheritance. Over time, the character's semantic field extended into metaphorical uses, often implying subordination or later iterations in both social and abstract contexts, reflecting its enduring utility in conveying relationships of descent and succession.
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我的孙子很可爱。
她有一个可爱的孙女。
孙子在公园里玩。
爷爷每天陪孙子读书。
孙中山是中国伟人。
孙教授在大学里教历史。
孙悟空是中国神话中的英雄。
孙中山先生领导了辛亥革命。