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What does mean?

Traveler reading for VibeHanzi · seen at 3 published landmarks

What it means

child; noun suffix

In this place

Middle of 李子 — finishes plum before 坝.

Remember this

子 is the small middle character that turns 李 into 李子 (plum). Spot it between plum and embankment on the station title — not a kid standing alone.

Where you’ll see it

Same character, other boards

Quick answers

What does 子 (zǐ) mean for travelers?
child; noun suffix
Where will I see 子 in China?
On VibeHanzi it is taught at Kuanzhai Alley, Liziba, Tianzifang. Each spot page shows the plaque context; Match locks the reading in under a minute.
How do I remember 子 on the street?
子 is the small middle character that turns 李 into 李子 (plum). Spot it between plum and embankment on the station title — not a kid standing alone.