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妹妹 (mèimei) - use 女儿 for one's female child, while 妹妹 refers specifically to a younger sister.
Common mistakes include mispronouncing the tone; remember that '女' is pronounced with a falling tone (nǚ), while '儿' has a rising tone (ér). This word is informal and can be used in any context when referring to a daughter, whether in conversation or writing.
As an HSK Level 1 word, 女儿 connects with other family-related vocabulary such as 妈妈 (māma, mother) and 爸爸 (bàba, father). Focus on pronunciation and using it in simple sentences to describe family.
Learners often confuse the tones, pronouncing it as 'nü er' instead of the correct 'nǚ' and 'ér'. Additionally, some might mistakenly use the word in plural form, but '女儿' is typically used as singular unless specified otherwise.
Pronunciation of 女儿
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Component Characters
How to say daughter in Chinese
“daughter” in Chinese is女儿
女儿 (nǚ'ér) means 'daughter' in Mandarin. It is commonly used in familial contexts to refer specifically to one's female child, and can also be used in broader discussions about family dynamics or gender roles within a family.
When to use 女儿
Common mistakes include mispronouncing the tone; remember that '女' is pronounced with a falling tone (nǚ), while '儿' has a rising tone (ér). This word is informal and can be used in any context when referring to a daughter, whether in conversation or writing.
女儿 or something close to it
妹妹 (mèimei) - use 女儿 for one's female child, while 妹妹 refers specifically to a younger sister.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse the tones, pronouncing it as 'nü er' instead of the correct 'nǚ' and 'ér'. Additionally, some might mistakenly use the word in plural form, but '女儿' is typically used as singular unless specified otherwise.
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Frequently Asked Questions about 女儿
You would say '我的女儿' (wǒ de nǚ'ér).
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