小子

xiǎozi

noun #667

Measure Word

一个小子 gè

Meanings

1 boy
2 kid
3 lad
4 (informal) guy

Characters

son; child suffix

Examples

这小子真聪明。

Zhè xiǎozi zhēn cōngmíng.

This kid is really smart.

你这小子又调皮了。

Nǐ zhè xiǎozi yòu tiáopí le.

You little rascal, being naughty again.

Tips

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小子 is informal and can be affectionate (like 'lad') or mildly derogatory (like 'brat'), depending on tone and context. An elder might say 这小子 fondly about a younger person.

Stroke Order

小 xiǎo

子 zǐ