崽

zǎi
山 + 思

Definitions

zǎi (noun) child; young animal

Etymology

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崽 (zǎi) combines the mountain radical 山 above 思 (sī) and serves as a colloquial term for a child, offspring, or young animal. Although the structure of mountain and thought may seem opaque, the character originated in regional dialects to mean son or young creature. It often carries a diminutive or affectionate tone when referring to humans, but can become derogatory depending on context and the compounds it forms. Over time, it spread from dialect into standard Chinese, especially to denote 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