孙子

孫子

sūnzi

noun HSK 4 #3,773

Meanings

1 grandson (son's son)
2 Sun Tzu (ancient military strategist, pronounced Sūnzǐ)

Characters

grandchild; descendant

son; child; (noun suffix)

Examples

爷爷带着孙子去公园了。

Yéye dài zhe sūnzi qù gōngyuán le.

Grandpa took his grandson to the park.

他有三个孙子。

Tā yǒu sān gè sūnzi.

He has three grandsons.

《孙子兵法》是一本著名的军事著作。

"Sūnzǐ Bīngfǎ" shì yī běn zhùmíng de jūnshì zhùzuò.

"The Art of War" by Sun Tzu is a famous military work.

Tips

usage

When meaning 'grandson,' the 子 is neutral tone (sūnzi). When referring to the historical figure Sun Tzu, 子 is third tone (Sūnzǐ), meaning 'Master Sun.'

In Pop Culture

孙子兵法 Sūnzǐ Bīngfǎ

The Art of War

Sun Tzu's ancient military strategy classic (~500 BC)

Stroke Order

孙 sūn

子 zǐ