独生子 (dú shēng zǐ) — only son
Definition
独生子 refers specifically to a family's only son — a male child with no siblings. Contrast with 独生子女, the broader demographic term meaning 'single child' (either sex).
noun
only son
Measure word · 个
Examples
- 独生子。Tā men jiā zhǐ yǒu yí gè dú shēng zǐ.Their family has only one only son.
- 独生子，。Tā shì jiā lǐ de dú shēng zǐ, cóng xiǎo bèi chǒng huài le.He is the only son in the family and has been spoiled since childhood.
- 独生子，。Zuò wéi dú shēng zǐ, tā chéng dān zhe hěn dà de yā lì.As an only son, he bears a lot of pressure.
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