English–Chinese
“descendants” in Chinese
How to say “descendants” in Chinese
“Descendants” in Chinese is 后人 (hòu rén).
A human link extending beyond the present into the generations that follow.
Example sentences with 后人
我们应该保护环境，努力造福后人。wǒ men yīng gāi bǎo hù huán jìng nǔ lì zào fú hòu rén
We should protect the environment and work to benefit future generations.
Tips for using 后人
- The word often frames responsibility across time, which makes it suitable for historical writing, public decisions, and environmental discussions rather than relaxed conversation.
Other Chinese words for “descendants”
父母要为后代考虑教育问题。fù mǔ yào wèi hòu dài kǎo lǜ jiào yù wèn tí
Parents should think about their descendants' education.
我们要为子孙留下好的环境。wǒ men yào wèi zǐ sūn liú xià hǎo de huán jìng
We need to leave a good environment for our descendants.