No. 5,996 in Chinese
子孙
Descendants; offspring.
In a sentence
子孙是我们的未来的希望。
Descendants are the hope for our future.
Here, '子孙' refers generically to offspring, denoting the future generations.
他希望他的子孙能够继承他的遗产。
He hopes that his descendants can inherit his legacy.
In this example, '子孙' is used to specifically refer to the individual's familial descendants who would inherit assets and traditions.
保护环境是对子孙的一种责任。
Protecting the environment is a responsibility towards posterity.
The term '子孙' here extends to a wider context, symbolizing all future generations, emphasizing collective responsibility across humanity.
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