Chinese

xiǎoshì
Meaning: small matter; minor thing
Part of Speech: Noun

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Example sentences

別為了一件小事跟朋友生氣。
别为了一件小事跟朋友生气。
Don't get angry with a friend over one small thing.
為了這點小事,你不必生氣。
You don't need to get angry over such a small thing.
他微笑著說道:「沒關係,這點小事不用放在心上。」
He said with a smile, 'It's okay, don't take such a small thing to heart.'
這種小事在他眼中根本不足為奇。
This kind of minor thing is not at all surprising in his eyes.
既然是小事,何必生氣呢?
Since it is a small matter, why get angry?

Usage Notes

Often contrasts with 大事. It can minimize a problem, reassure someone, or describe something not worth worrying about.

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