Definition
犬子 is a humble term (谦辞) used to refer to one's own son in formal or written contexts. It literally means 'puppy son' and is a self-deprecating way to show modesty when speaking about your child to others. You would not use it for someone else's son; it's only for your own.
n.
humble term for one's own son (used in formal or written contexts)
Examples
- 犬子，。Zhè shì wǒ de quǎn zǐ, qǐng duō guānzhào.This is my son, please take care of him.
- 犬子。quǎn zǐ jīnnián gāng shàng gāozhōng.My son just started high school this year.
- 犬子，。quǎn zǐ bù dǒngshì, gěi nín tiān máfan le.My son doesn't understand things; sorry for the trouble.
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