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孩子

háizi

child; children

How common it is

孩子 appears often in everyday Chinese, so it is worth practicing early and reviewing often.

Pronunciation focus

Say háizi slowly first, then repeat it in a short phrase. Listen for the tone shape.

Usage note

可以使用“孩子”来指代一个或多个小孩,比如在谈论家庭成员时。

可以使用“孩子”来指代一个或多个小孩,比如在谈论家庭成员时。

Context note

“孩子”常用于描述家庭中的小成员,或者在日常对话中提到孩子们的活动和喜好。

“孩子”常用于描述家庭中的小成员,或者在日常对话中提到孩子们的活动和喜好。

5 examples

我的孩子喜欢画画。
Wǒ de háizi xǐhuān huà huá.
My child likes to draw.
孩子们在公园里玩耍。
Háiértóng zài gōngyuán lǐ wánshuǎ.
The children are playing in the park.
我有两个孩子。
Wǒ yǒu liǎng gè háizi.
I have two children.
孩子们正在学校里学习。
Háiértóng zài zhèngzài xuéxiào lǐ xuéxí.
The children are studying in school.
我带孩子去超市购物。
Wǒ dài háizi qù shāoshì mǎogòu.
I take my child to the supermarket to shop.

5 mini stories

妈妈说她有两个孩子。爸爸也说有。
Māma shuō tā yǒu liǎng gè háizi. Bàba yě shuō yǒu.
Mom says she has two children. Dad also says he does.
孩子们在公园里踢足球。
Háiértóng zài gōngyuán lǐ tī zúqiú.
The children are playing football in the park.
我带孩子去动物园看动物。
Wǒ dài háizi qù dòngwùyuàn kàn dòngwù.
I take my child to the zoo to see animals.
孩子们喜欢听故事。
Háiértóng xǐhuān tīng gùshì.
The children like listening to stories.
爸爸教孩子学中文。
Bàba jiào háizi xué zhōngwén.
Dad teaches his child Chinese.

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