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小 (xiǎo) — how to say "small" in Chinese
小
Small, little, young
Radicals / Keys
小
Small
#42 · xiǎo · 3 strokes
Collocations
小狗
xiǎo gǒu
puppy
小猫
xiǎo māo
kitten
Examples
这杯子很小，我很喜欢这个杯子。
This cup is very small, I like this cup very much.
杯子很小
The cup is very small.
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Frequently asked questions
How do you say "small" in Chinese?
"small" in Chinese is 小 (xiǎo).
What does 小 mean in English?
小 (xiǎo) means "Small, little, young".
How is 小 pronounced?
It is pronounced xiǎo (written as xiao). The page has audio recorded by a native speaker.
How do you write "small" in Chinese characters?
It is written 小.
What HSK level is 小?
小 belongs to the HSK 1 vocabulary list.
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