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small
xiǎo
Description
“small”是英文单词，意思是“小”，用来说东西的大小或数量少。
"small" is an English word meaning "little", used to describe size or small quantity.
它是很常用的形容词，和“big”（大）意思相反。
It is a very common adjective, opposite in meaning to "big".
Meanings
smallxiǎo
little in size; not big
这只猫很小。
This cat is very small.
smallxiǎo
little in amount or number
我只想要一小份。
I only want a small portion.
smallxiǎo
not important; minor
这只是一个小问题。
This is just a minor problem.
Related words
Notes
- Nuance
'small' and 'little' both mean 小, but 'little' can also sound cute or emotional.
- Nuance
opposite of 'big'/'large'; use 'smaller' and 'smallest' for comparison.
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