Definition
孙子 (sūn zi) means 'grandson' — specifically the son of one's son. The counterpart 孙女 (sūn nǚ) means 'granddaughter'; note the different second character (子 son vs 女 woman). 儿子 (ér zi) is the son himself, one generation above.
noun
grandson
Examples
- 孙子。Nǎinai hěn téng tā de sūn zi.Grandma dotes on her grandson.
- 孙子。sūn zi jīnnián shàng xiǎoxué le.The grandson started elementary school this year.
- 孙子。Bàba dài sūn zi qù yóuyǒng.Dad takes his grandson swimming.
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