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This phono-semantic compound denotes a nephew, specifically a sister's son. The left component 生 provides the phonetic reading and contributes the core meaning of birth or generational continuation. The right radical 男 specifies the male gender. Together, the character defines this precise kinship relation within the Chinese family system, distinguishing the offspring of female siblings from those of male siblings without acquiring broader or abstract meanings.
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这是我的外甥。
我姐姐的儿子是我的外甥。
我的外甥很喜欢玩足球。
舅舅给外甥买了一个新书包。
我外甥女的头发很长很漂亮。
我的外甥今年考上了大学。
我外甥的生日派对很热闹。
看到外甥健康成长是我最大的欣慰。