子孙 (zǐ sūn) — offspring; posterity; descendants
Definition
Collective noun for descendants across many generations (children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, etc.). Unlike 子女 (just children) or 后代 (more neutral/factual), 子孙 emphasizes lineage continuity.
noun
offspringposteritydescendants
Examples
- 子孙。Zǔ xiān liú xià de yí chǎn yīng gāi yóu zǐ sūn jì chéng.The legacy left by ancestors should be inherited by their descendants.
- 子孙，。Wèi le zǐ sūn de wèi lái, wǒ men bì xū bǎo hù huán jìng.For the future of our posterity, we must protect the environment.
- ，子孙。Jiā zú xīng wàng, zǐ sūn mǎn táng.The family prospers, and the hall is full of offspring.
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