男
孩

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The word "男孩" is formed by combining the character "男", meaning male, with the character "孩", meaning child; this creates a compound word where "男" modifies "孩" to specify a male child, hence "boy".

Example Sentences Hide

小男孩在跑步。

Xiǎo nánhái zài pǎobù.

The little boy is running.

那个男孩喜欢足球。

Nàge nánhái xǐhuān zúqiú.

That boy likes football.

公园里有一个快乐的男孩。

Gōngyuán lǐ yǒu yīgè kuàilè de nánhái.

There is a happy boy in the park.

男孩们正在教室里认真学习。

Nánháimen zhèngzài jiàoshì lǐ rènzhēn xuéxí.

The boys are studying hard in the classroom.

那个穿着蓝色衬衫的男孩是我的弟弟。

Nàge chuānzhe lán sè chènshān de nánhái shì wǒ de dìdi.

The boy wearing a blue shirt is my younger brother.

Word Definition - 男孩

nán hái boy

Individual Character Details

男 nán
孩 hái