孤儿

gū ér

HSK 3.0 Level 7 Common

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Definitions

1. orphan

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Word relationships

Related words

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• 遗孤 yí gū 遗孤 yí gū orphan Orphan left behind, often after a disaster or death: orphan
• 孤儿院 gū ér yuàn 孤儿院 gū ér yuàn orphanage Orphanage: orphanage

Usage notes

Common mistakes

Do not confuse 孤儿 (orphan) with 孤老 (elderly person with no children) or 孤独 (lonely).

Formality

孤儿 is the standard term in both formal and informal contexts, but can carry a heavy emotional weight; use with sensitivity.

Example Sentences

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这个 孤儿 被一个好家庭收养了。

This orphan was adopted by a kind family.

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Words Containing 孤儿

• 孤儿药 孤儿药 gū ér yào: orphan drug
• 孤儿院 孤儿院 gū ér yuàn: orphanage

Child Words of 孤儿

• 儿 儿 ér: child
• 孤 孤 gū: lone