次子 (cì zǐ) — second son | TongTong Chinese Dictionary

Definition

Literary/formal term for the second-born son in a family, contrasted with 长子 (eldest son). Used mostly in historical, classical, or formal writing rather than everyday speech.

noun

second son

Measure word · 个

Examples

次子。
Tā de cì zǐ xiàn zài yǐ jīng jiē guǎn le jiā zú shēng yì.
His second son has now taken over the family business.
，次子。
Zài gǔ dài, cì zǐ de dì wèi wǎng wǎng bù rú zhǎng zǐ.
In ancient times, the second son's status was often not as good as the eldest son's.
，次子。
Zhè wèi jiāng jūn yǒu wǔ gè hái zi, cì zǐ shì zuì shàn zhàn de.
This general has five children, and the second son is the most skilled in battle.

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