Definition
孩儿 is a formal or dated term for 'child', often used in historical dramas, classical literature, or in self-reference when speaking to one's parents ('your child'). In modern everyday Chinese, the common word is 孩子. You'll encounter 孩儿 in traditional family addresses, official contexts, or when narrating stories set in earlier eras.
n.
childoffspring (formal, dated, or in classical/historical contexts)self-referential term used when speaking to one's parentsmeaning 'your child'
Examples
- ，孩儿。Diē niáng zài shàng, hái ér gěi nín qǐng'ān le.Father and mother, your child pays respects to you.
- 孩儿。Nàge hái ér cóngxiǎo jiù cōngmíng línglì.That child has been smart and clever since childhood.
- ，孩儿。Gǔ shíhou, hái ér men cháng zài hé biān xīxì.In ancient times, children often played by the river.
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