English–Chinese
“too small” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyintài xiǎo
Example
这件衣服太小了。zhè jiàn yī fú tài xiǎo le
This piece of clothing is too small.
How to say “too small” in Chinese
“Too small” in Chinese is 太小 (tài xiǎo).
The object does not leave enough room for its intended use, and the speaker treats that shortage as beyond the acceptable range.
Example sentences with 太小
对我来说这件裙子太小，穿不了。duì wǒ lái shuō zhè jiàn qún zi tài xiǎo chuān bù liǎo
This skirt is too small for me to wear.
Tips for using 太小
- For clothing, English often uses "tight" for an uncomfortable fit, while Chinese can use the size adjective, so context shows whether the concern is dimensions or comfort.