崽子

zǎizi
noun #21,070

Meanings

  1. 1 offspring of an animal
  2. 2 brat
  3. 3 little rascal (colloquial, can be affectionate or derogatory)

Examples

Nǐ zhège xiǎo zǎizi, yòu zài dǎoluàn!
You little brat, causing trouble again!
Mǔmāo dài zhe jǐ zhī xiǎo zǎizi zài yuànzi lǐ wán.
The mother cat was playing in the yard with several kittens.

Tips

usage
崽子 has a broad range — from literally describing animal young (especially in southern Chinese dialects) to calling a person a 'brat.' When used toward people, tone determines whether it's playfully affectionate or genuinely insulting.

Stroke Order

zǎi