English–Chinese
“little girl” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinyā tou
Example
丫头在屋里帮忙做饭。yā tou zài wū lǐ bāng máng zuò fàn
The little girl is helping cook in the house.
How to say “little girl” in Chinese
“Little girl” in Chinese is 丫头 (yā tou).
A familiar colloquial name for a girl or young woman, often warm and sometimes teasing.
Example sentences with 丫头
邻居家的丫头喜欢在院子里玩泥巴。lín jū jiā de yā tou xǐ huān zài yuàn zi lǐ wán ní bā
The neighbor's little girl likes playing with mud in the yard.
Tips for using 丫头
- This colloquial term can sound warm or teasing, and its suitability depends more on the relationship between speakers than on the girl's exact age.