(zhí) — brother's child (nephew or niece)

Definition

Bound form meaning 'brother's child' — always combined with 子 (nephew) or 女 (niece); never stands alone.

bound form
brother's child (nephew or niece)

Examples

  • Wǒ de zhí zi jīn nián shí suì le.
    My nephew is ten years old this year.
  • Tā de zhí nǚ gāng gāng kǎo shàng dà xué.
    Her niece just got into college.
  • Tā jīng cháng zhào gù tā de zhí zi.
    He often takes care of his nephew.

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