崽 meaning and stroke order
Child, servant; a diminutive
How to write 崽, stroke by stroke
12 strokes in order. Each box adds the next stroke in red. Write top to bottom and left to right, and finish enclosing strokes last.
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Meaning of 崽
Definitions from CC-CEDICT, grouped by pronunciation.
- child
- young animal
How 崽 is built
Components of the character.
Radical: 山 (mountain), shared by 111 characters on this site.
How to remember 崽
崽 is made of 山 (mountain) on top of 思 (think). Picture a parent on the mountain always thinking about their little one, their 崽 (zǎi).
崽 (zǎi) means a child or a young animal and is informal, often regional, especially in southern China. It appears in words like 幼崽 (yòuzǎi, young animals) and in insults like 兔崽子 (tùzǎizi, brat). Example: 熊猫幼崽很可爱。(Xióngmāo yòuzǎi hěn kě'ài.) Panda cubs are very cute.
Common mistake: Learners sometimes treat 崽子 as a cute word for kids, but 崽子, 兔崽子 and 狗崽子 are usually rude or insulting. Also do not confuse 崽 (zǎi) with 仔 (zǎi), which has the same sound and a similar meaning but is written differently.
Common words with 崽
Ordered by HSK level, then by how often they appear in everyday Chinese.
| Word | Pinyin | Meaning | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| 兔崽子 | tùzǎizi | brat; bastard | |
| 狗崽子 | gǒuzǎizi | (coll.) puppy; (derog.) son of a bitch | |
| 崽子 | zǎizi | offspring of an animal; brat; bastard | |
| 幼崽 | yòuzǎi | (zoology) the young; immature offspring |
Questions about 崽
How many strokes are in 崽?
崽 is written with 12 strokes. The diagrams on this page number every stroke in the order it is written, with the new stroke shown in red.
What does 崽 mean?
崽 (zǎi) means child, servant; a diminutive. A common word with it is 兔崽子 (tùzǎizi), meaning "brat; bastard".
How do you pronounce 崽?
崽 is pronounced zǎi, in the third tone (dipping).
What is the radical of 崽?
The radical of 崽 is 山, which carries the idea of "mountain". Dictionaries list 崽 under this radical.
Can I call my own child 崽?
Yes, in casual speech many parents, especially in Hunan and other southern areas, affectionately call their child 崽 or 我家崽. Online, people also call pets or idols 崽 as a playful term of affection. Avoid it in formal settings.
What is the difference between 崽 and 仔?
Both can mean a young animal or child and are read zǎi here. 仔 is more common in Cantonese-influenced words like 猪仔 (zhūzǎi, piglet), while 崽 is used in words like 幼崽 and 兔崽子. In many casual uses they overlap.