儿子 (ér zi): Translation, Pronunciation and Example Sentences

The Chinese word 儿子 literally means “son” and is used to refer to a male child or offspring. It is commonly used in familial relationships, such as when addressing or referring to one’s own son, or when discussing someone else’s son. In Chinese culture, having a son is traditionally seen as important for carrying on the family name and lineage, so the word 儿子 holds significant cultural and social significance.

Translation

Noun: son

Pronunciation

Example Sentences

ChinesePinyinEngish
他的儿子很聪明tā de érzi hěn cōngmíngHis son is very smart
我的儿子喜欢玩游戏wǒ de érzi xǐhuān wán yóuxìMy son likes to play games
儿子们正在学习汉语érzi men zhèngzài xuéxí hànyǔThe sons are learning Chinese
她的儿子是一名医生tā de érzi shì yī míng yīshēngHer son is a doctor
他的儿子非常懂事tā de érzi fēicháng dǒngshìHis son is very sensible
我的儿子很喜欢看电影wǒ de érzi hěn xǐhuān kàn diànyǐngMy son loves to watch movies
儿子们都很喜欢吃披萨érzi men dōu hěn xǐhuān chī pīsàThe sons all love to eat pizza
她的儿子是一名音乐家tā de érzi shì yī míng yīnyuè jiāHer son is a musician

HSK

儿子 is part of HSK Level 1 in both HSK 2.0 and HSK 3.0.

Learning Card

Learning card for Chinese word 儿子 with Pinyin and English Translation