支子

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Chinese

Etymology 1

branch son; child
simp. and trad.
(支子)

Pronunciation


Noun

支子

  1. (historical) sons other than the first son of the first wife

Etymology 2

support diminutive suffix
simp. and trad.
(支子)

Pronunciation


Noun

支子

  1. stand; support
  2. gridiron (cooking utensil); trivet
  3. Alternative form of 梔子栀子 (zhīzi, Cape jasmine)