How to say “daughter” in Chinese

女儿

Daughter

Character composition

woman; female

son; suffix -r

Radicals / Keys

Woman

#38 · · 3 strokes

Son, legs

#10 · ér · 2 strokes

Examples

她有一个女儿

She has a daughter.

女儿五岁。

My daughter is five years old.

Mnemonic

Mnemonic for 女儿 (nǚ’ér) — daughter

[nyu-] Newt Scamander is in a magical forest holding a 女儿 "daughter" sign 👧. He meets a tiny girl with a son-like charm, and together they giggle as they see their reflection in a bubbling brook, where 女 embodies their mystical bond!

Frequently asked questions

How do you say daughter in Mandarin Chinese?

The standard word is 女儿 (nǚ’ér).

What is the difference between 女儿 and 孩子?

女儿 specifically means “daughter.” 孩子 (háizi) is gender-neutral and means “child” or “kid.”

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