zai2 · zi1 · zi2

(of domestic animals or fowls) young · small thing · child

Frequency Band 1

Meanings

zai2

  1. (of domestic animals or fowls) young
  2. small thing
  3. child
  4. son
  5. slang for one’s boyfriend
  6. young male
  7. describes an entity which is small
  8. a kid
  9. used with an adjective
  10. noun to refer to someone with certain characteristics
  11. usually used in a context paired with other words to address someone who is of a low or inferior status
  12. added to the end of a term of address to express one’s affection
  13. added to the end of something to soften the tone of something

zi1

  1. duties
  2. responsibilties

zi2

  1. meticulous

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