小朋友 (xiǎo péng yǒu) — child
Definition
Friendly, casual way to say 'child' — what adults use when speaking warmly to or about kids. More colloquial than 孩子, less formal than 儿童.
noun
child
Measure word · 个
Examples
- 小朋友，！xiǎo péng yǒu, Nǐ hǎo!Hello, child!
- 小朋友。Zhè ge xiǎo péng yǒu zài kàn shū.This child is reading a book.
- 小朋友。Hěn duō xiǎo péng yǒu zài gōng yuán wán.Many children are playing in the park.
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