长子

長子
zhǎngzǐ
noun #15,415

Meanings

  1. 1 eldest son; firstborn son

Examples

Tā shì jiā lǐ de zhǎngzǐ, zérèn hěn dà.
He is the eldest son of the family and has great responsibility.
Zài gǔdài, zhǎngzǐ kěyǐ jìchéng fùqīn de juéwèi.
In ancient times, the eldest son could inherit his father's title.

Tips

culture
In traditional Chinese society, the eldest son (长子) held special status under primogeniture and was expected to carry on the family name, care for aging parents, and inherit the family estate.

Stroke Order

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