sūn zi
grandson [father's family]
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我孙子今年三岁了。
wǒ sūnzi jīnnián sān suì le.
My grandson is three years old this year.
我孙子很聪明，会背很多古诗。
wǒ sūnzi hěn cōngmíng, huì bèi hěn duō gǔshī.
My grandson is very smart and can recite many ancient poems.
我孙子喜欢和我一起玩游戏。
wǒ sūnzi xǐhuan hé wǒ yīqǐ wán yóuxì.
My grandson likes to play games with me.
爷爷 (yéye)
grandfather
外公 (wàigōng)
maternal grandfather
The Chinese word 孙子 (sūnzi) is composed of two characters: 孙 (sūn), meaning "grandson", and 子 (zǐ), meaning "son". Together, they literally mean "son of a son". This term is used to refer to one's own grandson or the grandson of another person.In a broader sense, 孙子 can also be used as a term of respect for a young man or boy, similar to the English word "lad" or "youngster". It can also be used as a term of endearment for a young child, especially a grandson.The character 孙 (sūn) is derived from the oracle bone script, which depicts a person holding a child in their arms. The character 子 (zǐ) is derived from the oracle bone script, which depicts a child kneeling on the ground.The word 孙子 (sūnzi) has been used in Chinese for centuries and is still commonly used today. It is a versatile term that can be used in a variety of contexts, both formal and informal.
