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日子
rìzi
Description
"日子"是很常用的词，可以指某一天，也可以指生活。
"日子" is a very common word that can refer to a specific day or to life in general.
比如结婚要选一个好日子，或者说现在的日子过得很好。
For example, you might choose a good "日子" for a wedding, or say that your current "日子" are going well.
Meanings
日子rìzi
a day; a particular date
我们下个月选个好日子见面。
Let's pick a good day to meet next month.
日子rìzi
life; livelihood; daily living
现在我们的日子越来越好了。
Our days are getting better and better now.
日子rìzi
days; a period of time
这些日子我很忙。
I've been very busy these days.
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Notes
- Etymology
日 (day/sun) + noun suffix 子 (neutral tone), forming a common everyday noun.
- Nuance
for life, 日子 is more colloquial than 生活.
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