小于

小於

xiǎoyú

verb HSK 5 #23,629

Meanings

Smaller than - a mathematical/comparative expression.

HSK 1

三小于五。

Sān xiǎoyú wǔ.

Three is less than five.

HSK 5

今天的气温小于零度。

Jīntiān de qìwēn xiǎoyú língdù.

Today's temperature is below zero degrees.

HSK 6

如果数值小于十，就忽略。

Rúguǒ shùzhí xiǎoyú shí, jiù hūlüè.

If the value is less than ten, ignore it.

usage

小于 (<) pairs with 大于 (>) and 等于 (=). These are used in math, science, and formal/written Chinese. In casual speech, 比...小 is more common.

小 xiǎo

于 yú