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小妹

xiǎomèi

Description

“小妹”是指家里最小的妹妹,也可以用来客气地称呼比自己小的年轻女生。

"小妹" refers to the youngest sister in the family, and can also be used politely to address a younger girl.

在店里,客人有时也会叫服务员“小妹”。

In the store, customers sometimes call the waitress "小妹".

Meanings

小妹xiǎomèi

youngest sister; little sister

我的小妹今年五岁。

My little sister is five years old this year.

小妹xiǎomèi

young woman (polite address for a younger girl)

小妹,请问洗手间在哪里?

Little sister, may I ask where the restroom is?

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Notes

  • Etymology

    小 (small/little) + 妹 (younger sister), literally 'little younger sister'.

  • Nuance

    as a form of address it can sound friendly or slightly casual depending on context.

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