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干儿子
gānérzi
Description
干儿子不是自己亲生的儿子，而是认下来的儿子。
A 干儿子 is not one's biological son, but a son who has been formally adopted.
两家人关系很好，就让孩子做了对方的干儿子。
When two families have a good relationship, they let their children become each other's 干儿子.
Meanings
干儿子gānérzi
godson; adopted (non-biological) son
他把朋友的孩子当成自己的干儿子。
He treats his friend's child as his own godson.
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Notes
- Etymology
干 here means a bond by agreement (not blood) + 儿子 "son".
- Nuance
干 marks a formally recognized but non-biological relationship, like godparent ties.
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