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子zǐ, zi

child; son; small suffix

Child, son, and suffix senses stay grouped on one page.

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single whole character · 子

child; son; small suffix

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子zǐ, zi

child; son; small suffix

Child, son, and suffix senses stay grouped on one page.

The suffix usage is taught as usage, not as a new character.

zǐTone 3
  • child
  • son
  • seed
  • small object
  • first Earthly Branch
  • 子女zǐnǚsons and daughters
ziTone neutral
  • neutral-tone nominal suffix
  • neutral-tone measure-word suffix
  • 孩子háizichild

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