小孩

xiǎohái

noun #807

Measure Word

一个小孩 gè

Meanings

1 child
2 kid

Characters

Examples

那个小孩很可爱。

Nàge xiǎohái hěn kě'ài.

That kid is very cute.

小孩不能喝酒。

Xiǎohái bùnéng hējiǔ.

Children can't drink alcohol.

Tips

usage

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

Stroke Order

小 xiǎo

孩 hái