儿
child; son; suffix
Meanings
5 senses · 25 examplesnoun
child; young kid
Refers to young human beings, from infants to young children.
This baby is a cute little child.
There are many kids and children in the kindergarten.
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This young mother is taking care of her toddler.
Children's paradise is a heaven for kids.
This childcare center offers professional baby care services.
noun
young man; hero
formalOften used to refer to young males, or heroic young people regardless of gender.
This hero is a brave young man.
This fit young athlete won a gold medal in the competition.
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This female hero is the pride of our hearts.
There are many heroic young people on the battlefield.
This young man has made up his mind to serve his country.
noun
son; child
Refers to a male child of a couple, used in extended family contexts.
He has a smart and lovely son.
All the descendants of our family will remember this kindness.
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His daughter-in-law is a gentle and kind young woman.
Ancient Chinese people valued having children to carry on the family line.
This family has elders and young kids, and all the family members need care.
adjective
male (animal)
Used to describe the gender of domestic animals, especially livestock and pets.
This male horse is the best stud horse on our ranch.
This male dog is very loyal and will protect our home.
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This male bull can provide us with high-quality beef.
We have a male cat at home, and it sunbathes in the yard every day.
This rooster will crow on time every morning.
suffix
retroflex suffix
informalA common Mandarin retroflex suffix that changes word meaning, grammar, or tone. Used in northern Mandarin dialects extensively.
This small little bowl is perfect for holding candy.
I bought a popsicle, it tastes very refreshing.
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He poured the leftover rice into the trash can.
This amount of light is enough for us to read at night.
Stop messing around, hurry home to do your homework.