子

zi

This one is never said on its own. Here it is inside a real phrase:

孩子hái zichild

noun suffix

Dictionary entry

noun suffix, as in 椅子 "chair"

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子

See it in sentences

这个孩子很可爱。

Zhège háizi hěn kě’ài.

English

This child is very cute.

桌子上有一本书。

Zhuōzi shàng yǒu yì běn shū.

English

There is a book on the table.

Goes with

  • 孩子child
  • 儿子son
  • 桌子table
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