子女 (zǐ nǚ) — children (sons and daughters)
Definition
Literary/formal word for 'children (sons and daughters)'. Unlike 儿女 it is more written and less emotional; 子孙 means later generations/descendants, not one's own kids.
noun
children (sons and daughters)
Measure word · 个
Examples
- 子女。Tā de zǐ nǚ dōu hěn cōng ming.His children are all very smart.
- 子女。zǐ nǚ Dōu gāi hǎo hǎo shàng xué.Children should all study well at school.
- 子女。Fù mǔ yào guān xīn zǐ nǚ.Parents should care about their children.
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