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    Referring to a woman with 女子 (nǚzǐ)

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    Explanation

    The noun 女子 (nǚzǐ) means "woman" or "female." It is a formal term often used in news reports, official documents, and sports contexts such as 女子篮球 (women's basketball). It is more formal than 女人 and carries a neutral, respectful tone.

    Examples

    • 那位女子在比赛中打破了世界纪录。

      nà wèi nǚzǐ zài bǐsài zhōng dǎpòle shìjiè jìlù.

      That woman broke the world record in the competition.

    • 警方正在寻找一名失踪的年轻女子。

      jǐngfāng zhèngzài xúnzhǎo yī míng shīzōng de niánqīng nǚzǐ.

      The police are searching for a missing young woman.

    • 这位女子是今年最年轻的获奖者。

      zhè wèi nǚzǐ shì jīnnián zuì niánqīng de huòjiǎngzhě.

      This woman is the youngest winner this year.

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