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小赤佬
xiǎo chì lǎo
Description
「小赤佬」是上海话里的一个词，常常用来骂小孩子，有时也带一点开玩笑或者亲切的意思。
"小赤佬" is a word in Shanghainese often used to scold children, sometimes with a joking or affectionate tone.
大人说这个词的时候，语气可能是生气的，也可能是喜欢的。
When adults say "小赤佬", their tone may be angry or affectionate.
Meanings
小赤佬xiǎo chì lǎo
little brat; naughty kid (Shanghainese, often scolding)
你这个小赤佬，又不听话了！
You little brat, not listening again!
小赤佬xiǎo chì lǎo
little rascal (used affectionately or jokingly)
这个小赤佬真可爱。
This little brat is really cute.
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Notes
- Etymology
Shanghai dialect word; 赤佬 originally an insult, 小 adds a diminutive or affectionate tone.
- Nuance
tone decides meaning — can be a real scolding or teasing endearment between close people.
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