As soon as spring arrives, the little swallows fly back.
Tips
usage
The 小 + single-character pattern (小燕, 小明, 小红) is the standard Chinese affectionate/familiar nickname form, used with children, close friends, or junior colleagues. Contrast with the 老 + surname pattern for older people.
culture
《还珠格格》 made '小燕子' (the female lead played by 赵薇) into one of the most recognisable nicknames in Chinese TV history. Separately, Taiwanese host 张小燕 has dominated variety shows for over 50 years.
