小孩 (xiǎo hái) — child, kid (classifier: 个)
Definition
Colloquial 'kid, child' — everyday spoken usage, neutral for any young child. 儿童 is the formal/written term (signs, reports); 孩子 is broader and also covers 'one's own children' in family context.
noun
childkid (classifier: 个)
Measure word · 个
Examples
- 小孩。Zhè ge xiǎo hái hěn cōng ming.This child is very smart.
- 小孩。xiǎo hái Men dōu xǐ huan zài gōng yuán lǐ wán.Children all like to play in the park.
- 小孩。Tā shì yí gè hěn kě ài de xiǎo hái.She is a very cute child.
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