童子 (tóng zǐ) — boy, lad (often in classical or formal contexts)
Definition
童子 is a classical/formal word for 'boy, child' — mostly found in set phrases like 童子军 (Boy Scouts) and literary contexts, not everyday speech. Learners should recognize it in fixed expressions rather than use it actively.
noun
boylad (often in classical or formal contexts)
Measure word · 个
Examples
- 童子，。Zhè ge tóng zǐ hěn cōng ming, yǐ jīng huì bèi hěn duō gǔ shī le.This boy is very smart; he can already recite many ancient poems.
- 童子。Sì miào lǐ yǒu yí gè xiǎo tóng zǐ zài sǎo dì.There is a young boy sweeping the floor in the temple.
- 童子。Zhè ge tóng zǐ shì tóng zǐ jūn de chéng yuán.This boy is a member of the Boy Scouts.
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