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little in Chinese

little in Chinese is 小, 一点儿 — little means small in size.

little in Chinese

小
adj
Pronounced: xiǎo
Small in size.
一点儿
adv
Pronounced: yī diǎn r
Not much.
一点儿
det
Pronounced: yī diǎn r
Not much, only a little: only a small amount (of).

What does "little" mean?

  1. adj Small in size.
    "They live in a little cottage by the lake."
  2. adj Young, especially referring to a child.
    "My little sister just started kindergarten."
  3. det Not much; a small amount of something.
    "We have little time left before the deadline."
  4. adv Not very much; to a small extent.
    "He slept very little the night before the exam."
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little in a sentence

  • They live in a little cottage by the lake.
  • There's a little spider in the corner of the room.
  • My little sister just started kindergarten.
  • The little boy waved at the bus as it drove past.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "little" in Chinese?
"little" in Chinese is 小, 一点儿. little means: Small in size.
How do you pronounce 小?
"little" in Chinese is 小, pronounced "xiǎo".
How do you use "little" in a sentence?
Example: "They live in a little cottage by the lake." In Chinese, "little" is 小, 一点儿.
Are there other ways to say "little" in Chinese?
Yes — Chinese has 2 translations listed for "little": 小, 一点儿.
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