小样

小樣

xiǎoyàng

noun #16,770

Meanings

1 galley proof (printing)
2 sample; small sample
3 you little punk; you little rascal

Characters

appearance; sample

Examples

小样儿，你还跟我耍花招？

Xiǎoyàng r, nǐ hái gēn wǒ shuǎhuāzhāo?

You little punk, you're trying to pull tricks on me?

先打印一份小样看看效果。

Xiān dǎyìn yī fèn xiǎoyàng kànkan xiàoguǒ.

Print a proof first to check the result.

Tips

usage

As slang, 小样(儿) is a mildly teasing insult, often affectionate - like calling someone 'you little so-and-so.' Very common in northern Chinese dialect, especially Beijing. Can be playful or genuinely dismissive depending on tone.

Stroke Order

小 xiǎo

样 yàng