Definitions
(noun)
child; young animal
Etymology
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The character 崽, formed from the components 山 and 思, historically emerged as a dialectal term for a child or descendant, with its structure likely indicating a phonetic association rather than a direct semantic link between the parts and the meaning. Etymologically, it is connected to concepts of progeny, and over time its application expanded to include the young of animals while maintaining its reference to human offspring in colloquial contexts. The graphical form of 崽 has remained consistent without substantial alteration, preserving its traditional composition as a single unit that continues to convey notions of youth and familiarity in language use.
Example Sentences Hide
这个崽子很听话。
那只猫崽在睡觉。
我们家的狗崽长大了。
那个崽崽喜欢玩球。
她生了一个胖崽崽。
这些猪崽需要好好照顾。
乡下奶奶养了一窝鸡崽。
尽管那个崽崽调皮，但大家都很喜欢他。