child
word
/ˈtʃaɪɫd/
chyld
/tʃˈaɪld/
chyld
Definition
A child is a young person who is not yet an adult. It can also refer to someone's son or daughter, regardless of age.
Usage & Nuances
'Child' is neutral and general; plural is 'children.' For age emphasis, use 'kid' (informal) or 'youth.' Can mean both a young person or a person's son/daughter ('only child,' 'adult child'). Not used to describe teenagers.
Spanish: niño - niña - hijo (de alguien)Portuguese (BR): criança - filho (de alguém)Portuguese (PT): criança - filho (de alguém)Chinese (Simplified): 孩子Chinese (Traditional): 小孩 - 孩子Hindi: बच्चाArabic: طفلBengali: শিশু - বাচ্চাRussian: ребёнок - дитяJapanese: 子供Vietnamese: trẻ em - đứa trẻKorean: 아이 - 자녀Turkish: çocukUrdu: بچہIndonesian: anak
Example Sentences
The child is playing in the garden.
basic
Each child drew a picture for the teacher.
basic
She loves her child very much.
basic
When I was a child, I wanted to be an astronaut.
natural
Their only child just started college.
natural
The museum has a special area for children to play and learn.
natural