ji4 syun1兒孫儿孙
Jyutpingji4 syun1
Yaleyìh syūn
Definition
Offspring; children and grandchildren.
neutralfamilypeople
How it's used
Focuses on the collective lineage of a person rather than just individual children. It carries a warm, traditional connotation often associated with family prosperity and longevity. It is most commonly heard in contexts describing the ideal state of a large, happy family during festive gatherings or when praising an elder.
Examples
They are blessed with a house full of children and grandchildren, how happy.
Your children and grandchildren are so filial, you are truly blessed.
Related words
Common phrases
to have a house full of children and grandchildren
the happiness brought by one's children and grandchildren
Common mistake
Avoid using this to refer to your own children or grandchildren in a casual, direct way, as it sounds formal or literary. It is primarily used when talking about someone else's family or in a general, descriptive sense.
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