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无后
無後
wúhòu
1. to lack male offspring

Character Breakdown

无
wú
no, not; lacking, -less
HSK 4 4 丶
后
hòu
after; behind, rear; descendants
HSK 1 6 丶

Compound Words (1)

不孝有三，无后为大
bùxiàoyǒusān,wúhòuwéidà
There are three ways to be unfilial; having no sons is the worst. (citation from Mencius [[孟子<Mèngzǐ>]])

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