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    Using 儿子 (érzi) to express "son"

    Existence & Possession

    Structure

    Number + 个 + 儿子

    Explanation

    The noun 儿子 (érzi) means "son" and is used to refer to a male child in relation to their parents. It is a common kinship term in Chinese and can be combined with numbers and measure words to indicate how many sons someone has. For instance, 两个儿子 means "two sons."

    Examples

    • 她的儿子今年刚上小学。

      Tā de érzi jīnnián gāng shàng xiǎoxué.

      Her son just started elementary school this year.

    • 我儿子特别喜欢画画，每天都在练习。

      Wǒ érzi tèbié xǐhuan huàhuà, měitiān dōu zài liànxí.

      My son really loves drawing and practices every day.

    • 他们的儿子在国外读大学。

      tāmen de érzi zài guówài dú dàxué.

      Their son is studying at a university abroad.

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