矮

• 拼音: ǎi
• 汉字拆解: 矮 = 矢 (arrow, related to measurement) + 委 (phonetic component)

含义

Short (in height). Describes a person, object, or structure that is not tall.

Used to describe physical height of people, buildings, furniture, and other objects. Unlike 低 which refers to position or level being low, 矮 specifically describes something lacking in height. Can be used neutrally or sometimes perceived as blunt when describing people directly.

例句

1. 弟弟比我矮一点，但他跑步比我快多了。
2. 那棵树太矮了，根本挡不住阳光。
3. 她虽然个子矮，但是打篮球非常厉害。

用法指南

语境: description, everyday

语气: neutral

正确说法

• 这张桌子太矮了，坐着不舒服。(This table is too short; it's uncomfortable to sit at.)
• 矮一点的书架放在这边比较合适。(A shorter bookshelf would be more suitable here.)

错误说法

• 直接对别人说'你好矮' (Don't say 'you're so short' directly to someone — it can sound rude; soften with 个子不太高)

起源与历史

Composed of 矢 (arrow, relating to measurement) and 委 (phonetic component). The arrow radical historically connected to the idea of measuring height.

文化背景

世代: All ages

社会背景: Universal