儿子 (ér zi) — son
Definition
Family word for one's male child. Pairs naturally with 女儿 (daughter); the formal/literary 子 on its own means 'son' in compounds like 父子 (father and son).
noun
son
Measure word · 个
Examples
- 儿子。Tā de ér zi shì xué shēng.His son is a student.
- 儿子。Wǒ de ér zi zài jiā.My son is at home.
- 儿子。Wǒ ér zi ài dú shū.My son likes reading.
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