子女 (zǐ nǚ) — children (sons and daughters)

Definition

子女 strictly means 'sons and daughters' (as opposed to just 'children'), and is the more formal, official term—used in paperwork, legal contexts, or general references. 儿女 means the same but carries a more emotional or literary tone, often used in stories or poetic expressions. 子孙 refers to descendants across generations, while 子弟 means the younger generation of a specific family or community.

noun

children (sons and daughters)

Examples

子女。
Tā de zǐ nǚ dōu hěn cōngmíng.
His children are all very smart.
子女。
zǐ nǚ dōu gāi hǎohǎo shàngxué.
Children should all study well at school.
子女。
Fùmǔ yào guānxīn zǐ nǚ.
Parents should care about their children.

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