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How do you say little in Chinese?

"Little" in Chinese can be expressed in several ways, depending on the context and meaning you want to convey. Here are a few options:

For size/quantity:

* 小 (xiǎo): This is the most common and general word for "little" or "small." It can be used for objects, people, amounts, etc.

* 少 (shǎo): This means "few" or "little" in terms of quantity or amount.

* 迷你 (mǐnǐ): This word means "miniature" or "tiny," often used for very small objects.

For age:

* 小 (xiǎo): This is used for "little" or "young," especially for children.

* 幼 (yòu): This means "young" or "infant," often used for very young children.

For other meanings:

* 一点点 (yī diǎn diǎn): This phrase means "a little bit" or "a small amount."

* 少许 (shǎoxǔ): This means "a small amount" or "a little bit," used for quantities.

Examples:

* 小女孩 (xiǎo nǚhái): little girl

* 少量 (shǎoliàng): a small amount

* 迷你包 (mǐnǐ bāo): miniature bag

* 小猫 (xiǎo māo): little cat

* 幼苗 (yòu miáo): seedlings

It's important to choose the right word based on the context and nuance you want to convey.

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