孩子

hái zi

HSK 1Noun (名)

Basic Meaning

Often used to refer to young children, typically under 12 years old. Can imply innocence or playfulness.

child (as in a young person)

儿童。

Words:

孩子气孩子王

Synonyms:

儿童孩童小孩(儿)娃娃宝宝宝贝

Antonyms:

Sentences:

那(nà)个(ge)孩(hái)子(zi)很(hěn)可(kě)爱(ài)，总(zǒng)是(shì)笑(xiào)嘻(xī)嘻(xī)的(de)。
That child is very cute, always smiling.
他(tā)有(yǒu)点(diǎn)孩(hái)子(zi)气(qì)，喜(xǐ)欢(huān)玩(wán)玩(wán)具(jù)。
He is a bit childish and likes to play with toys.

Used to refer to one's own children, regardless of age. Often used in family contexts.

child (as in one's offspring)

子女。

Words:

孩子气孩子们

Synonyms:

Antonyms:

父母

Sentences:

我(wǒ)的(de)孩(hái)子(zi)今(jīn)年(nián)上(shàng)小(xiǎo)学(xué)了(le)。
My child started elementary school this year.
孩(hái)子(zi)们(men)周(zhōu)末(mò)去(qù)公(gōng)园(yuán)玩(wán)。
The children go to the park on weekends.

child

son