矮小

• 拼音: ǎi xiǎo
• 汉字拆解: 矮 = 矢 (arrow) + 委 (phonetic); 小 = pictograph depicting something small

含义

Short and small. Describes a person or thing that is both low in height and small in stature.

Emphasises both shortness and smallness together. Often used for people of notably small build, small plants, or compact structures. Slightly more literary than 矮 alone and can imply frailness or delicateness when applied to people.

例句

1. 村口有一棵矮小的老树，已经活了一百多年了。
2. 他身材矮小，但力气很大，搬东西一点儿也不费劲。
3. 那间矮小的房子是我爷爷小时候住过的。

用法指南

语境: description, literature

语气: descriptive

正确说法

• 这种矮小的植物适合放在窗台上。(This kind of small, short plant is suitable for the windowsill.)
• 矮小的身材并不影响他的自信。(His small stature doesn't affect his confidence.)

错误说法

• 用'矮小'直接形容别人的外貌 (Avoid describing someone as 矮小 to their face — it emphasises physical shortcomings and can be hurtful)

起源与历史

A compound of 矮 (short) and 小 (small), combining two descriptors of size to create a more vivid picture of diminutive stature.

文化背景

世代: All ages

社会背景: Universal