小子 (xiǎo zi) — (colloquial) boy, guy (neutral or affectionate); (derogatory) joker, despicable fellow
Definition
小子 (xiǎozi) is an informal, mildly rough 'kid' or 'guy' — affectionate when you say 那个小子, but insulting as a direct address (你这个小子 / 臭小子) like 'you rascal'.
noun
(colloquial) boyguy (neutral or affectionate)(derogatory) jokerdespicable fellow
Measure word · 个
Examples
- 小子。Nà ge xiǎo zi hěn cōng ming.That boy is very smart.
- 小子，！Nǐ zhè ge xiǎo zi, bié piàn rén!You rascal, don't lie!
- 小子，！Chòu xiǎo zi, yòu chí dào le!Damn kid, late again!
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