小孩

xiǎohái

noun #807

Measure Word

一个小孩 gè

Meanings

1 child
2 kid

Characters

Examples

HSK 2

那个小孩很可爱。

Nàge xiǎohái hěn kě'ài.

That kid is very cute.

HSK 2

小孩不能喝酒。

Xiǎohái bù néng hē jiǔ.

Children can't drink alcohol.

Tips

usage

小孩 is the most common colloquial word for 'child/kid'. 小孩子 is a slightly softer variant. More formal alternatives: 儿童, 孩子.

Stroke Order

小 xiǎo

孩 hái