生

shēng

to be born; to grow

Dictionary entry

to grow; to give birth; to produce; to be born; to arise; to occur; to light (a fire)

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生

See it in sentences

她生了一个女儿。

Tā shēng le yí gè nǚ’ér.

English

She gave birth to a daughter.

妈妈生我的时候很年轻。

Māma shēng wǒ de shíhou hěn niánqīng.

English

Mom was young when she gave birth to me.

Goes with

  • 生孩子have a baby
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