子

zi2 · ci4

(noun) 1. son; 2. offspring; (adjective) 1. subsidiary; (noun) one of the Earthly Branches · affection and integrity · (noun suffix)

Meanings

zi2

  1. (noun) 1. son; 2. offspring; (adjective) 1. subsidiary; (noun) one of the Earthly Branches

ci4

  1. affection and integrity

zi2

  1. (noun suffix)
  2. son
  3. child
  4. offspring
  5. person
  6. seed
  7. eggs of animals
  8. the first character in the duodecimal cycle
  9. title of respect for men of distinction
  10. pupil
  11. disciple
  12. one's spouse
  13. rank of nobility equivalent to a viscount
  14. subsidiary
  15. subordinate
  16. numerator
  17. anything small
  18. young

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