外孫 | Chinese meaning

外孙【wài sūn】

daughter's son

This meaning refers specifically to a grandson through one's daughter, emphasizing the maternal lineage.

，。

I have a grandson, and he is very smart.

grandson

This meaning generally refers to a male grandchild, regardless of whether he is from the daughter's or son's side of the family, but can imply a more general familial relationship.

。

The grandfather and grandson went to the park to play.

descendant via the female line

This meaning emphasizes the lineage that is traced through female family members, highlighting a cultural perspective on family heritage.

。

Her grandson is the only male descendant in her family.

汉语词典Chinese definitions

外孙【wài sūn】

nǚ ér女儿de的ér zi儿子。

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外孙【wài sūn】

daughter's son

This meaning refers specifically to a grandson through one's daughter, emphasizing the maternal lineage.

，。

I have a grandson, and he is very smart.

grandson

This meaning generally refers to a male grandchild, regardless of whether he is from the daughter's or son's side of the family, but can imply a more general familial relationship.

。

The grandfather and grandson went to the park to play.

descendant via the female line

This meaning emphasizes the lineage that is traced through female family members, highlighting a cultural perspective on family heritage.

。

Her grandson is the only male descendant in her family.

汉语词典Chinese definitions

外孙【wài sūn】

nǚ ér女儿de的ér zi儿子。

Wiktionary

外

HSK 11

含义out, outside, external; foreign

拼音wài

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孙

HSK 4

含义grandchild, descendent; surname

拼音sūn

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外孙【wài sūn】

daughter's son

This meaning refers specifically to a grandson through one's daughter, emphasizing the maternal lineage.

，。

I have a grandson, and he is very smart.

grandson

This meaning generally refers to a male grandchild, regardless of whether he is from the daughter's or son's side of the family, but can imply a more general familial relationship.

。

The grandfather and grandson went to the park to play.

descendant via the female line

This meaning emphasizes the lineage that is traced through female family members, highlighting a cultural perspective on family heritage.

。

Her grandson is the only male descendant in her family.

汉语词典Chinese definitions

外孙【wài sūn】

nǚ ér女儿de的ér zi儿子。

Wiktionary

外孙【wài sūn】

daughter's son

This meaning refers specifically to a grandson through one's daughter, emphasizing the maternal lineage.

，。

I have a grandson, and he is very smart.

grandson

This meaning generally refers to a male grandchild, regardless of whether he is from the daughter's or son's side of the family, but can imply a more general familial relationship.