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子弟 (zǐ dì) — how to say "sons and younger brothers" in Chinese
子弟
Sons and younger brothers; younger generation
noun
Character composition
子
son
弟
younger brother
Radicals / Keys
子
Child
#39 · zǐ · 3 strokes
弓
Bow
#57 · gōng · 3 strokes
Collocations
干部子弟
gànbù zǐdì
children of officials
Examples
这些子弟都是我们国家的未来。
These young people are the future of our country.
他是好子弟。
He is a good son.
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Frequently asked questions
How do you say "sons and younger brothers" in Chinese?
"sons and younger brothers" in Chinese is 子弟 (zǐ dì).
What does 子弟 mean in English?
子弟 (zǐ dì) means "Sons and younger brothers; younger generation".
How is 子弟 pronounced?
It is pronounced zǐ dì (written as zi di, zidi). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "sons and younger brothers" in Chinese characters?
It is written 子弟: 子 has 3 strokes, 弟 has 7 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order of each character and lets you trace it.
What HSK 3.0 level is 子弟?
子弟 is on the HSK 3.0 levels 7–9 word list. It is not part of the six-level HSK 2.0 lists.
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