小
孩
子

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The word "小孩子" is formed by sequentially combining three characters: "小" meaning "small", which descriptively modifies "孩" meaning "child", and the character "子" is appended as a nominal suffix to form a complete noun, resulting in a term that literally means "small child" or "kid".

Example Sentences Hide

小孩子喜欢吃糖。

Xiǎo háizi xǐhuān chī táng.

Children like to eat candy.

那个小孩子在哭。

Nàge xiǎo háizi zài kū.

That child is crying.

妈妈带着小孩子去超市。

Māmā dàizhe xiǎo háizi qù chāoshì.

Mom is taking the child to the supermarket.

小孩子应该早点睡觉。

Xiǎo háizi yīnggāi zǎo diǎn shuìjiào.

Children should go to bed early.

这个小孩子虽然小，但是很懂事。

Zhège xiǎo háizi suīrán xiǎo, dànshì hěn dǒngshì.

This child, although young, is very sensible.

Word Definition - 小孩子

xiǎo hái zi child

Individual Character Details

小 xiǎo
孩 hái
子 zǐ, zi