Definition
男儿 is a noun meaning 'a male person,' but it carries a literary or formal tone and often emphasizes qualities like bravery, responsibility, or masculinity — it's not the everyday word for 'man' (男人 is neutral). It can also refer to a boy or a son, though 儿子 is more common for 'son'. You'll frequently see it in set phrases and idioms.
n.
a man (with stress on manly qualities, often in literary or formal contexts)a boya son (less common than 儿子)
Examples
- 男儿。nán ér yǒu lèi bù qīng tán.A man doesn't easily shed tears.
- 男儿。Zhège nán ér cóng xiǎo jiù hěn yǒu zhìqì.This boy has been ambitious since childhood.
- 男儿，。Tā jiā yǒu sān gè nán ér, dōu hěn xiàoshùn.His family has three sons, all very filial.
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