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大小
dàxiǎo
Description
"大小"是把"大"和"小"放在一起的词，常常用来说东西的尺寸有多大。
"大小" is a word that combines "大" and "小", often used to talk about the size of things.
买衣服和鞋子的时候，我们常问"大小"合不合适。
When buying clothes and shoes, we often ask if the "大小" fits.
Meanings
大小dàxiǎo
size (of an object)
这双鞋的大小很合适。
These shoes fit well.
大小dàxiǎo
big and small; various sizes
箱子里有大小不同的球。
There are balls of different sizes in the box.
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Notes
- Etymology
formed by joining the antonyms 大 (big) and 小 (small) to express the concept of size.
- Nuance
尺寸 refers to exact measurements, while 大小 is a more general everyday word.
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