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子 (zi) — (noun suffix) forms nouns from verbs, adjectives, or other nouns; often indicates a small object, tool, or person

Definition

子 is a noun suffix that turns verbs or adjectives into nouns (often for tools, small objects, or people), seen in words like 桌∼ (table) and 孩∼ (child). It is NOT a standalone word for 'child' — use 儿子 or 孩子 for that.

suffix
(noun suffix) forms nouns from verbsadjectivesor other nounsoften indicates a small objecttoolor person

Examples

  • 。
    Zhuō zi shàng yǒu yì běn shū.
    There is a book on the table.
  • 。
    Zhè ge hái zi hěn cōng ming.
    This child is very smart.
  • 。
    Zhè ge jù zi hěn nán.
    This sentence is very difficult.
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