小
Meaning:
small, tiny, insignificant
HSK 1
Frequency:
#1862
Pinyin:
xiǎo
Strokes:
3
Radical:
小
How to Write 小 - 3 Strokes
Watch how each stroke is written step-by-step
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2
3
About "小" in Chinese
The Chinese character 小 (xiǎo) means "small, tiny, insignificant". It is classified as an HSK 1 character, making it essential for beginners. This character is written with 3 strokes. Common words containing 小 include: 三小, 做小, 初小.
📚 Words and Phrases with 小
Common words containing this character
三小
(Tw) (vulgar) what the hell? (from Taiwanese 啥潲, Tai-lo pr. [siánn-siâ], equivalent to Mandarin 什麼|什么[shen2 me5])
HSK 2
做小
to be sb's concubine
HSK 2
初小
lower elementary school (abbr. for 初級小學|初级小学[chu1 ji2 xiao3 xue2])
HSK 2
国小
elementary school (Tw)
HSK 2
大小
large and small
HSK 2
妻小
wife and children
HSK 2
娇小
petite
HSK 2
宵小
thief
HSK 2
家小
wife and children
HSK 2
小三
mistress
HSK 2
💬 Example Sentences with 小
See how "小" is used in context
1
这是小狗。
This is a small dog.
2
我有一个小问题。
I have a small question.
3
小孩在玩。
The child is playing.
📜 Etymology
Type: Ideographic
Origin: Dividing 八 by a line 亅
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- How do you pronounce "小"?
- The pinyin is xiǎo
- How many strokes does "小" have?
- It has 3 strokes
- What does "小" mean?
- small, tiny, insignificant
- What is the radical of "小"?
- The radical is "小"