小小 (xiǎo xiǎo) — (adjective) very small, tiny (often endearing); (noun) small child, baby; (in names) little one
Definition
Reduplication of 小 used to emphasize 'tiny' (often endearing), and as a nickname for a small child. Note that this row's second sense is a proper-name usage, not a general noun.
adjective
very smalltiny (often endearing)
noun
small childbaby(in names) little one
Examples
- 。Zhè ge xiǎo xiǎo de hé zi zhēn hǎo kàn.This tiny box is really pretty.
- 小小。Tā de míng zì jiào xiǎo xiǎo.Her name is Xiaoxiao.
- 小小。xiǎo xiǎo Nián jì jiù xué huì le tán gāng qín.At such a young age, she learned to play the piano.
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