Definition
幼子 has two distinct uses: in a family context it specifically means 'the youngest son', while in literary or biological contexts it can refer to any young child or the cub/pup of an animal. The 'youngest son' sense is the most common in modern Chinese; the broader 'young offspring' sense is more classical or formal.
n.
youngest sonyoung (of an animal)cubpup(literary) young childyouth
Examples
- 幼子，。Tā shì jiā lǐ de yòu zǐ, fùmǔ duì tā géwài téng'ài.He is the youngest son of the family, so his parents are especially fond of him.
- 幼子。Mǔshī zhèng bǎohù zìjǐ de yòu zǐ miǎn shòu wēixié.The lioness is protecting her cubs from threats.
- ：‘，幼子。’Gǔyǔ yǒu yún: ‘Lǎo wú lǎo yǐjí rén zhī lǎo, yòu wú yòu yǐjí rén zhī yòu zǐ.’An ancient saying goes: 'Extend respect for the aged to the aged of others; extend care for the young to the young of others.'
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