崽
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Meaning: child
💡 Imagine a 'mountain' (山) giving birth to a 'child' (崽) — offspring of the earth.
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Character Story & Explanation
In a bustling Guangzhou market, a grandmother scolds a toddler: '这崽又乱跑！' (This kid is running wild again!). 崽 (zǎi) means 'child' or 'young of animals', often used affectionately or dismissively. Originating from southern dialects (Cantonese, Hakka), it carries a casual, sometimes derogatory tone when referring to people. The radical 山 (mountain) and phonetic 思 hint at 'offspring'—like a mountain giving birth to streams.
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