孙 (sūn) — (bound form) grandchild; descendant; (bound for…

Definition

孙 is a bound form (黏着语素) that usually appears as part of compound words meaning 'grandchild' or 'descendant'. Common words include 孙子 (grandson), 孙女 (granddaughter), and 外孙 (daughter's son). It also appears in expressions like 不肖子孙 (unworthy descendants) and is a common Chinese surname (Sūn).

b.f.

(bound form) grandchilddescendant(bound form) second growth of plants (e.g. 竹孙)(surname) Sun

Examples

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Tā de sūn zi jīnnián shàng xiǎoxué le.
His grandson started elementary school this year.
孙。
sūn xiānsheng shì zhùmíng de lìshǐxuéjiā.
Mr. Sun is a famous historian.
孙。
sūn xiānsheng chuàngbàn le zhè jiā gōngsī.
Mr. Sun founded this company.

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