Chinese

xiǎohái
Meaning: child; kid
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

小
孩

Example sentences

This group of children is playing soccer in the park.
大人和小孩的票價不一樣。
大人和小孩的票价不一样。
Ticket prices for adults and children are different.
小孩單獨出門是很危險的。
小孩单独出门是很危险的。
It is dangerous for a child to go out alone.
大人都搬不動,何況小孩呢。
大人都搬不动,何况小孩呢。
Adults can't even move it, let alone children.
小孩經常喜歡模仿父母的行為。
小孩经常喜欢模仿父母的行为。
Children often like to imitate their parents' behavior.
他們家請了一位保姆來照顧小孩。
他们家请了一位保姆来照顾小孩。
Their family hired a nanny to take care of the children.
他因為見義勇為,救了溺水的小孩而受到表揚。
他因为见义勇为,救了溺水的小孩而受到表扬。
He was commended for his bravery in saving a drowning child.
小孩在陽臺邊玩耍時,請務必扶好欄杆。
小孩在阳台边玩耍时,请务必扶好栏杆。
When children are playing on the balcony, please make sure they hold onto the railing.
這個小孩很調皮,經常捉弄別人。
这个小孩很调皮,经常捉弄别人。
This child is very naughty and often plays tricks on others.
小孩子都喜歡吃甜甜的糖果。
小孩子都喜欢吃甜甜的糖果。
Children all like to eat sweet candies.

Usage Notes

A common word for a child or young person.

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