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小名
xiǎomíng
Description
小名是家里人给小孩子取的名字，听起来又亲切又可爱。
A 小名 is a name given to children by family members, sounding both affectionate and cute.
很多人在家里用小名，在学校用大名。
Many people use their 小名 at home and their full name at school.
Meanings
小名xiǎomíng
childhood nickname; pet name
我的小名叫小宝。
My nickname is Xiaobao.
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Notes
- Etymology
小 (small) + 名 (name), literally 'small name' used within the family.
- Nuance
contrasts with 大名 (formal given name); 小名 is intimate and informal.
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