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小样
xiǎoyàng
Description
"小样"在印刷里是正式印刷前的样张，用来检查有没有错误。
"小样" in printing is a proof sheet before official printing, used to check for errors.
在口语里，人们说"小样儿"来轻轻地取笑别人，觉得对方装样子。
In spoken language, people say "小样儿" to gently tease someone, thinking they are showing off.
Meanings
小样xiǎoyàng
proof; galley proof (in printing)
这本书的小样还有一些错字。
There are still some typos in the sample of this book.
小样儿xiǎoyàngr
a teasing, mocking remark; "look at you!"
小样儿，你还真赢了！
Sample, you really won!
小样xiǎoyàng
small sample or specimen of something
她拿了一个化妆品小样试用。
She took a cosmetic sample to try.
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Notes
- Nuance
小样儿 (with 儿化) is colloquial and playful, often affectionate teasing among friends.
- Etymology
小 (small) + 样 (sample/appearance); meaning shifts by context and pronunciation.
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