小
xiǎo
small; little; young
Type: AdjectivesHSK 1
Three small dots representing something tiny. The shape has since been stylised.
The opposite of 大. It appears in many words like 小孩 (child), 小事 (a minor matter), 小猫 (kitten). In names it can convey humility or affection.
小猫很小。
Xiǎo māo hěn xiǎo.
The kitten is very small.
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