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小样

小樣
xiǎoyàng
noun #16,770

Meanings

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

Examples

小样儿，你还跟我耍花招？
Xiǎoyàngr, nǐ hái gēn wǒ shuǎ huāzhāo?
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