小伙儿 (xiǎo huǒ ér) — young man, lad, fellow

Definition

Colloquial, friendly word for a young man or lad, often used when speaking directly to a group of young men (e.g., 小伙儿们). More casual and warmer than the standard 小伙子.

noun
young manladfellow
Measure word ·

Examples

  • Zhè ge xiǎo xiǎo huǒ ér shì běi jīng rén.
    This young man is from Beijing.
  • Nà ge xiǎo xiǎo huǒ ér zài dǎ qiú.
    That fellow is playing ball.
  • Xiǎo xiǎo huǒ ér men, kuài lái bāng máng!
    Lads, come and help!

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