臭小子

chòuxiǎozi

noun

Meanings

1 brat
2 little rascal
3 you little punk (often affectionate)

Characters

Examples

你这个臭小子，又把碗打碎了！

Nǐ zhège chòuxiǎozi, yòu bǎ wǎn dǎsuìle!

You little brat, you broke another bowl!

奶奶笑着骂他臭小子。

Nǎinai xiàozhe mà tā chòuxiǎozi.

Grandma laughingly called him a little rascal.

Tips

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Usually affectionate — parents, grandparents, or close elders scolding a boy. 臭 (stinky) here just adds earthy flavor, not actual insult. Between adults it can sting, but between generations it's warm.

Stroke Order

臭 chòu

小 xiǎo

子 zǐ