女儿 (nǚ’ér)
noun · Beginner · Family & People
Meaning
English: Daughter
A female child in relation to her parents.
Examples
🗣 我女儿喜欢画画。
💬 My daughter likes drawing.
Etymology
女儿 (nǚ’ér) consists of ‘女’ (nǚ), meaning ‘female’, and the suffix ‘儿’ (ér), which denotes a familial connection. The term highlights the importance of daughters in traditional Chinese culture over centuries.
How & Where It’s Used
女儿 is used in both casual and formal contexts, prevalent in spoken language and writing. It is universally recognized, although familial usage may vary by region.
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