Chinese

zi
Meaning: noun suffix
Part of Speech: Suffix

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Example sentences

桌子上面有一本書。
桌子上面有一本书。
There is a book on the table.
他在那個小村子長大。
He grew up in that small village.
他的兒子很聰明。
His son is very smart.
警方正在全力調查這件案子。
The police are currently doing their best to investigate this case.
老師用這個例子解釋規則。
The teacher used this example to explain the rule.

Usage Notes

A suffix attached to nouns, verbs, or adjectives to form a noun. Often has a neutral tone.

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