- 子孙后代 zǐsūnhòudài descendantsdescendants; posterity; future generations
- 炎黄子孙 yánhuángzǐsūn Chinese peopleDescendants of the Fiery Emperor and the Yellow Emperor; refers to the Chinese nation and the descendants of the Chinese people.
- 子子孙孙 zǐzǐsūnsūn offspringgeneration after generation of descendants; heirs and their children to come
- 不肖子孙 bùxiàozǐsūn unworthy descendantsoffspring or descendants who fail to live up to the standard or legacy of their ancestors
- 吃子孙饭 chīzǐsūnfàn to benefit at the expense of one's descendantsTo do bad things for personal gain that will eventually bring misfortune to one's children and grandchildren; to use up the fortune or luck intended for future generations.
- 子孙娘娘 zǐsūnniángniang goddess of fertilityGoddess of fertility in traditional Chinese folk religion.
- 子孙桶 zǐsūntǒng chamber pot for newlywedschamber pot formerly included in a bride's dowry as a traditional wedding gift to symbolize the wish for many children
- 子孙满堂 zǐsūnmǎntáng to have many descendantsTo be blessed with many children and grandchildren
