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外孙女 (wàisūnnǚ) refers to a granddaughter, but specifically the daughter of one's daughter, emphasizing the maternal connection.
While 孙女 is a straightforward term, be careful not to confuse it with 女儿 (nǚ'ér), which means daughter. This word is typically used in informal contexts when talking about family, so it’s common in both spoken and written Chinese.
Although 孙女 is not specifically listed in HSK vocabulary, understanding family terms is crucial for HSK Level 1 and 2. Students should focus on related terms like 父亲 (father), 母亲 (mother), and 兄弟 (brother) to build a comprehensive vocabulary around family relationships.
Learners often confuse 孙女 with 外孙女 (wàisūnnǚ), mistakenly using the former to refer to a granddaughter from their daughter’s line. Always remember that 孙女 is strictly for a son’s daughter.
Pronunciation of 孙女
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How to say son's daughter in Chinese
“son's daughter” in Chinese is孙女
孙女 (sūnnǚ) refers specifically to a granddaughter, the daughter of one's son. This term is commonly used in familial contexts to denote a direct relationship within the family lineage, emphasizing the connection to the son rather than the daughter.
When to use 孙女
While 孙女 is a straightforward term, be careful not to confuse it with 女儿 (nǚ'ér), which means daughter. This word is typically used in informal contexts when talking about family, so it’s common in both spoken and written Chinese.
孙女 or something close to it
外孙女 (wàisūnnǚ) refers to a granddaughter, but specifically the daughter of one's daughter, emphasizing the maternal connection.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 孙女 with 外孙女 (wàisūnnǚ), mistakenly using the former to refer to a granddaughter from their daughter’s line. Always remember that 孙女 is strictly for a son’s daughter.
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Frequently Asked Questions about 孙女
The word for grandson is 孙子 (sūnzi).
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