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“small” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinxiǎo

Example

这个房子很小。zhè ge fáng zi hén xiǎo

This house is very small.

Illustration for 小 (small)

How to say “small” in Chinese

“Small” in Chinese is 小 (xiǎo).

A smaller point on a scale, whether the scale measures space, amount, degree, age, or rank.

Full entry for 小: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 小

我有一只小狗。wǒ yǒu yì zhī xiáo gǒu

I have a puppy.

Tips for using 小

  • English speakers may expect this adjective to describe size only, but Chinese also uses it naturally for age and status in families, schools, and groups.

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