Chinese Character: 小 (xiǎo - Small)
1. Character Basics (基本特征)
Radical: 小 (small radical)
Stroke Count: 3 (3 strokes)
Character Decomposition: 小 (small)
Stroke Order:
2. Pronunciation (发音)
Pinyin: xiǎo (third tone)
3. Meaning (含义)
小 primarily means small, and is used in various contexts related to size and quantity.
4. Common Words (常用词汇)
- 小孩 (xiǎo hái) - child
- 小心 (xiǎo xīn) - be careful
- 小时 (xiǎo shí) - hour
5. Grammar & Usage (语法与用法)
小 is primarily used as an adjective to describe smallness, and can also be used in compound words to describe various aspects of size and quantity.
6. Cultural Background (文化背景)
In Chinese culture, 小 reflects the importance of smallness in traditional practices such as art and daily life.
7. Example Sentence (例句)
这个小孩很小。(Zhè gè xiǎo hái hěn xiǎo.)
This child is very small.
8. Memory Tips (记忆技巧)
Remember 小 as "small" - the character itself represents the concept of smallness.