子 is the character for “child”. It is made out of 3 strokes.
| Chinese Character | Simplified Version | Bopomofo | Pinyin |
|---|---|---|---|
| 子 | 子 | ㄗˇ | Zǐ |
Definition
Child; son; offspring; seed; egg; small thing; young animal; young; secretly; simply; only; child; trivial matter; offspring; surname Zi
Historical Origins
The character 子 has ancient origins, dating back to the oracle bone script. It is a pictogram representing a child or offspring. Over time, its form has evolved into its current shape.
Vocabulary with the Character 子
| Chinese | Bopomofo | Pinyin | English |
|---|---|---|---|
| 子女 | ㄗˇ ㄋㄩˇ | zǐnǚ | Sons and Daughters |
| 女子 | ㄋㄩˇ ㄗˇ | nǚzǐ | Girl |
| 男子 | ㄋㄢˊ ㄗˇ | nánzǐ | Boy |
| 子孫 | ㄗˇ ㄙㄨㄣ | zǐsūn | Descendants |
| 子彈 | ㄗˇ ㄉㄢˋ | zǐdàn | Bullet |
| 老子 | ㄌㄠˇ ㄗˇ | Lǎozǐ | Laozi (Chinese philosopher) |
| 子宮 | ㄗˇ ㄍㄨㄥ | zǐgōng | Womb |
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