爱子 (ài zǐ) — beloved son; favorite son
Definition
Literary or formal term for a parent's beloved son; sounds elevated and is mostly used in writing, public speeches, or when referring to someone else's son with respect. Plain speech would usually just say 儿子.
noun
beloved sonfavorite son
Measure word · 个
Examples
- 爱子。Wǒ de ài zǐ jīn nián kǎo shàng le míng pái dà xué.My beloved son was admitted to a prestigious university this year.
- 爱子。Tā duì zì jǐ de ài zǐ yāo qiú fēi cháng yán gé.He has very strict requirements for his favorite son.
- 爱子。Zhè wèi fù qīn wèi le ài zǐ fù chū le bì shēng xīn xuè.This father devoted all his life's efforts to his beloved son.
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