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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
孙女sūnnǚson's daughterHSK 4, unknown, 9 strokes, rank #7485, Medium
孙女sūnnǚgranddaughterHSK 4, unknown, 9 strokes, rank #7485, Medium
sūnnǚ(sun1nu:3)sun nu: T1
  1. 1son's daughter
  2. 2granddaughter
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March 24, 2026

孙女(孫女)sūnnǚ(sun1nu:3)

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.

Strokes9Frequency#7485DifficultyMedium
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, family lineage is particularly important, and terms like 孙女 highlight the importance of descendants in familial hierarchy. Grandchildren are often cherished, and this term reflects the tradition of valuing the continuation of the family name.

Memory Tip

Imagine a sun (孙) shining down on a young girl (女), representing a granddaughter. The sun symbolizes the lineage from the father (son), while the girl stands for the next generation, making it a bright, familial connection.

Meanings of 孙女

sūnnǚ(sun1nu:3)
1son's daughter
2granddaughter
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About 孙女

孙女Simplified
孫女Traditional
9Strokes
—Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L4IntermediateTOCFLL4HSKKL2CEFRB1

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外孙女 (wàisūnnǚ) refers to a granddaughter, but specifically the daughter of one's daughter, emphasizing the maternal connection.

Usage Notes

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.

HSK Study Tips

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.

Common Mistakes

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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Component Characters

孙Sūngrandson
6 strokes子
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女nǚfemale
HSK 13 strokes女
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How to say son's daughter in Chinese

“son's daughter” in Chinese is孙女sūnnǚ

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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The word for grandson is 孙子 (sūnzi).

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