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    Using 孙子 (sūnzi) to mean "grandson"

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    Explanation

    孙子 (sūnzi) is a noun meaning "grandson," referring to a son's son. Note that this word is pronounced differently from 孙子 (Sūnzǐ), the famous military strategist. Context usually makes the meaning clear.

    Examples

    • 爷爷最疼他的小孙子。

      yéye zuì téng tā de xiǎo sūnzi.

      Grandpa dotes on his little grandson the most.

    • 她的孙子今年刚上小学。

      tā de sūnzi jīnnián gāng shàng xiǎoxué.

      Her grandson just started elementary school this year.

    • 老人每天都带孙子去公园玩。

      lǎorén měi tiān dōu dài sūnzi qù gōngyuán wán.

      The old man takes his grandson to the park to play every day.

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