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不小

bù xiǎo

Description

"不小"的意思是很大，我们常用它来说年纪、力气或者压力。

"不小" means quite big; we often use it to describe age, strength, or pressure.

比如"他年纪不小了"，意思是他已经不年轻了。

For example, "他年纪不小了" means he is no longer young.

Meanings

不小bù xiǎo

not small; quite big

这个房间不小。

This room is not small.

年纪不小niánjì bù xiǎo

not young anymore; getting old

他年纪不小了，该结婚了。

He is not young anymore; he should get married.

不小bù xiǎo

considerable; significant (of amount or degree)

这件事影响不小。

This matter has a considerable impact.

Related words

小大不大年纪很大

Notes

  • Etymology

    不 (not) + 小 (small), a negation meaning "big" or "considerable."

  • Nuance

    often softer or more understated than saying 大 directly.

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