zi2 dai6子弟
Jyutpingzi2 dai6
Yalejí daih
Definition
The younger generation of a family; one's children or offspring.
neutralfamilypeople
How it's used
Refers specifically to the younger generation of a family or clan, often carrying a slightly formal or traditional nuance. It is rarely used to refer to one's own children in casual conversation, where terms like 仔女 are preferred. The word frequently appears in contexts discussing family legacy or upbringing.
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go3個goExamples
All the children in their family are very smart.
Related words
Common phrases
to discipline one's children
Common mistake
Avoid using this to refer to your own children in everyday speech, as it sounds overly formal or literary. It is best reserved for describing the younger generation of a family group or lineage.
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