can1 zi2親子亲子
Jyutpingcan1 zi2
Yalechān jí
Definition
Parent and child; relating to the relationship or activities between parents and their children.
colloquialfamilypeople
How it's used
Functions primarily as a modifier rather than a standalone noun in spoken Cantonese. It is frequently attached to activities, games, or events to signal that they are designed for both parents and children to participate in together. It carries a positive, wholesome connotation often associated with modern family lifestyle marketing.
Examples
This restaurant has many parent-child activities.
Do you guys usually go on parent-child trips?
Related words
Common phrases
parent-child activity
parent-child relationship
Common mistake
Avoid using this as a direct translation for the relationship itself in all contexts. While 親子關係 is correct for the abstract relationship, referring to a person as a 親子 is incorrect; use 父母 or 子女 instead.
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Grammar guides
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