Korean

자식
Meaning: child; offspring
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

子
息

Example sentences

Parents raise their children with love.
부모와 자식 간에는 사랑이 중요합니다.
Love is important between parents and children.
부모님께 효도를 다하는 것은 자식의 도리이다.
It is a child's duty to fulfill filial piety to their parents.
모든 부모는 자식이 잘살기를 바란다.
All parents want their children to live well.
자식이 부모의 속을 썩이면 안 된다.
Children should not cause their parents worry.
부모님은 자식들을 위해 사랑을 아낌없이 주셨다.
Parents gave love unstintingly for their children.
어머니는 평생을 자식들을 위해 헌신하셨다.
My mother dedicated her whole life to her children.
자식이 걱정스러워서 잠을 잘 수가 없었다.
I was so worried about my child that I couldn't sleep well.
그녀는 자나깨나 자식 걱정뿐이다.
She is constantly worrying about her children, day and night.

Usage Notes

Refers to one's son or daughter, or children in general.

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