小

• 拼音: xiǎo
• 汉字拆解: 小 = pictograph of three small strokes representing something tiny or divided

含义

Small; little; young. Describes something of lesser size, amount, or age.

One of the most basic adjectives in Chinese. Used to describe physical size, age, quantity, and degree. Also used as a prefix before surnames to create informal nicknames for younger people: 小王, 小李. The opposite of 大 (big).

例句

1. 这个房间太小了。
2. 她有一只小猫。
3. 小王是我的同学。

用法指南

语境: everyday, description

语气: neutral

正确说法

• 这双鞋太小了。(These shoes are too small.)
• 小李，过来一下。(Xiao Li, come here a moment.)

错误说法

• 对年长的人说'小张'。(Don't use 小 + surname for older or senior people — it's only appropriate for younger people or peers)

起源与历史

A pictographic character showing three small dots or strokes, representing something being divided into small parts.

文化背景

世代: All ages

社会背景: Universal