崽

zǎi
山 + 思

Definitions

zǎi (noun) child; young animal

Etymology

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The character 崽 (zǎi) consists of the mountain radical 山 above the component 思 (sī). It primarily functions as a colloquial term for a child, offspring, or the young of animals. While the combination of mountain and thought may appear semantically opaque, the character originated in regional dialects to denote a son or young creature. When applied to humans, it often carries a diminutive or affectionate tone, though it can be derogatory depending on context and the compound words it forms. Historically, the character has expanded beyond its dialectal roots to become widely recognized in standard Chinese for denoting young livestock, as in 猪崽 (piglet).

Example Sentences Hide

这个崽子很听话。

Zhège zǎizi hěn tīnghuà.

This kid is very obedient.

那只猫崽在睡觉。

Nà zhī māo zǎi zài shuìjiào.

That kitten is sleeping.

我们家的狗崽长大了。

Wǒmen jiā de gǒu zǎi zhǎng dàle.

The puppy in our home has grown up.

那个崽崽喜欢玩球。

Nàge zǎi zǎi xǐhuān wán qiú.

That child likes to play with balls.

她生了一个胖崽崽。

Tā shēngle yīgè pàng zǎi zǎi.

She gave birth to a chubby baby.

这些猪崽需要好好照顾。

Zhèxiē zhū zǎi xūyào hǎohǎo zhàogù.

These piglets need to be taken good care of.

乡下奶奶养了一窝鸡崽。

Xiāngxià nǎinai yǎngle yī wō jī zǎi.

Grandma in the countryside raised a brood of chicks.

尽管那个崽崽调皮，但大家都很喜欢他。

Jǐnguǎn nàge zǎi zǎi tiáopí, dàn dàjiā dōu hěn xǐhuān tā.

Even though that child is naughty, everyone likes him.

Related Characters

Component: 山

山 密 岁 岛 岸 仙 岩 峰 崇 幽 岂 峡 岗 岳

Component: 思

惫 腮 鳃 锶 勰 缌 葸 飔 緦 偲 慮 揌 罳 鍶

Example Words

兔崽子 崽子 下崽 幼崽 狗崽子 狼崽