Common Meanings
1
zī仔
Responsibilities or duties undertaken.
作为团队的一员，他勇于担负起自己的仔肩。
As a member of the team, he bravely took on his own responsibilities.
2
zǐ仔
When pronounced 'zǐ', as in 'zǐxì' (careful, meticulous), '仔' describes someone who is thorough and attentive in their actions.
他办事向来仔仔细细，从不出错。
He always handles things very meticulously, never making mistakes.
Young (referring to the offspring of domestic animals).
农场里有许多可爱的仔猪在玩耍。
There are many cute piglets playing on the farm.
3
zǎi仔
Same as '崽' (zǎi), referring to a young animal or, informally, a child.
这只母狗生了五只小狗仔。
This mother dog gave birth to five puppies.
A dialectal term for a young man, often used in compounds like '肥仔' (fat boy) or '打工仔' (worker).
他是一个努力的打工仔，每天都加班到很晚。
He is a diligent worker, often working overtime until very late every day.