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嫡 (dí) vs 庶 (shù) — use 嫡 to refer specifically to legitimate children of the first wife, while 庶 refers to children born to concubines.
Be cautious with the tone, as 'dí' should be pronounced with a rising tone. This term is often used in formal discussions about family lineage, and learners should avoid using it in casual conversation. Common collocations include '嫡长子' (dí zhǎng zǐ), meaning 'legitimate eldest son'.
While 嫡 is not included in HSK levels, understanding it can deepen knowledge of family-related vocabulary. Focus on related terms like 妻 (qī) for 'wife' and 孩子 (háizi) for 'child' to build a stronger familial vocabulary.
Learners often confuse 嫡 with 妻 (qī), which means 'wife' in general. Remember that 嫡 specifically denotes the first wife or her child, while 妻 is more general. A wrong example would be saying '她是我的妻子嫡' (tā shì wǒ de qīzi dí) instead of using them in their correct contexts.
Pronunciation of 嫡
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Etymology of 嫡
woman
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Case file: 嫡
- 1The meaning half女 carries the sense.
- 2The sound half啇 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
- 3The giveawaywoman
- 4On the record aspictophonetic.
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How to say wife, wife's child in Chinese
“wife, wife's child” in Chinese is嫡
The character 嫡 (dí) primarily refers to a wife or the child of the first wife in a traditional Chinese family structure. It emphasizes the legitimacy and status of the offspring in contrast to children born to concubines, commonly used in historical and formal contexts related to family hierarchy and lineage.
When to use 嫡
Be cautious with the tone, as 'dí' should be pronounced with a rising tone. This term is often used in formal discussions about family lineage, and learners should avoid using it in casual conversation. Common collocations include '嫡长子' (dí zhǎng zǐ), meaning 'legitimate eldest son'.
嫡 or something close to it
嫡 (dí) vs 庶 (shù) — use 嫡 to refer specifically to legitimate children of the first wife, while 庶 refers to children born to concubines.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 嫡 with 妻 (qī), which means 'wife' in general. Remember that 嫡 specifically denotes the first wife or her child, while 妻 is more general. A wrong example would be saying '她是我的妻子嫡' (tā shì wǒ de qīzi dí) instead of using them in their correct contexts.
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Frequently Asked Questions about 嫡
It specifically refers to a wife or the child of the first wife, highlighting their legitimate status.
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