How to Say ‘Child / children’ in Traditional Chinese
孩子
hái zi
[high-dz]
💬 Usage Tip: [孩子] can mean one child or children in general; Chinese nouns usually don't change form for singular vs. plural. If you need to be specific, add a number or context, like [一個孩子] or [兩個孩子]
Phrase Breakdown
孩子
hái zi
[high-dz]
child; kid
Refers to a child or children. In dining situations, it often comes up when talking about a family-friendly seat or atmosphere.
坐在戶外，孩子會比較開心。
Sitting outdoors, the child will be happier.
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