Common Meanings
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sūn孙
grandchild (son's son or daughter)
我的孙子今年五岁了。
My grandson is five years old this year.
Refers to a relative of the same generation as a grandchild, such as a daughter's child (外孙) or a nephew's child (侄孙).
我有一个可爱的外孙女，她经常来我家玩。
I have a lovely granddaughter, and she often comes to my house to play.
Refers to descendants, future generations, or generations after grandchildren (e.g., great-grandson, great-great-grandson, royal descendant).
我们的子孙后代将继承这份宝贵的文化遗产。
Our descendants will inherit this precious cultural heritage.
Referring to new shoots or sprouts from the roots or stems of plants, similar to how '孙竹' (bamboo shoots) grow from existing roots.
这株老树的根部又长出了新的孙芽。
New sprouts have grown from the roots of this old tree.
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xùn孙
When pronounced as 'xùn', it serves as an archaic or variant form of '逊', meaning humble, modest, or to yield/concede.
他为人谦孙，总是把功劳让给别人。
He is humble and always attributes credit to others.