English–Chinese
“small portion” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinxiǎo fèn
Example
我想要小份的沙拉。wǒ xiǎng yào xiǎo fèn de shā lā
I would like a small portion of salad.
How to say “small portion” in Chinese
“Small portion” in Chinese is 小份 (xiǎo fèn).
A reduced share set aside as one serving, package, or sample.
Example sentences with 小份
这道菜可以做小份吗？zhè dào cài ké yǐ zuò xiǎo fèn ma
Can this dish be made as a small portion?
Tips for using 小份
- English speakers may hear "small" as describing the food itself, but this word normally describes the amount selected for serving or packing, so the same food can come in different sizes.