妞 (niū) — girl (used informally, often in compounds)
Definition
A colloquial, affectionate word for 'girl' (especially a young one) — never used on its own, always in compounds like 小妞 or as a suffix (傻妞, 丫头妞).
bound form
girl (used informally, often in compounds)
Examples
- 。Nà ge xiǎo niū zhēn kě ài.That little girl is really cute.
- 。Zhè ge xiǎo niū hěn cōng ming.This little girl is very smart.
- 妞。Bié jiào tā shǎ niū.Don't call her a silly girl.
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