zi2 syun1子孫子孙
Jyutpingzi2 syun1
Yalejí syūn
Definition
Children and grandchildren; descendants.
neutralfamilypeople
How it's used
Focuses on the collective lineage rather than individual children. It is frequently used in contexts involving family legacy, inheritance, or the pride of an elderly person regarding their large family tree. While it literally means children and grandchildren, it functions as a broad term for all descendants in a family line.
Examples
Their descendants are very filial and often come back to visit them.
With so many descendants, it must be very lively during the Lunar New Year.
Related words
Common phrases
a house full of children and grandchildren
descendants and future generations
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Grammar guides
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