男子

nán zǐ

HSK 5

Meaning

a man; a male

Definition

成年男性。

Adult male.

Usage

泛指成年男性，或特指某个男性。常用于正式或书面语境。

Generally refers to an adult male, or specifically refers to a certain male. Often used in formal or written contexts.

Examples

1 这位男子是公司的经理。（This man is the manager of the company.）
2 一名男子在公园里跑步。（A man is running in the park.）
3 那位男子穿着黑色西装。（That man is wearing a black suit.）
4 两名男子因盗窃被捕。（Two men were arrested for theft.）
5 一位年长的男子在路边卖花。（An elderly man is selling flowers by the roadside.）

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