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独生子女
dúshēng zǐnǚ
Description
“独生子女”是指家里只有一个孩子，没有兄弟姐妹。
"独生子女" refers to a family with only one child, without brothers or sisters.
在中国，很多八零后、九零后都是独生子女。
In China, many people born in the 80s and 90s are 独生子女.
Meanings
独生子女dúshēng zǐnǚ
an only child; a child with no siblings
我是独生子女，没有兄弟姐妹。
I am an only child with no siblings.
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Notes
- Etymology
独生 (only-born) + 子女 (sons and daughters/children).
- Nuance
独生子 means only son, 独生女 only daughter; 独生子女 is gender-neutral.
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