small

小

xiǎo

A size state describing something as small.

Standard Mapping

Chinese: 小
Pinyin: xiǎo
Meaning: 尺寸较小
Note: Generator enabled; accepts degree.

Meaning and Usage

Meaning and Usage

Use as a degree-compatible State.

Mapping Boundary

Correct: That room very small → 那个房间非常小。

Incorrect: Place very after small.

Reason: Degree precedes the state.

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Mapping Boundary

Correct Mapping

That room very small → 那个房间非常小。

Incorrect Mapping or Split

Place very after small.

Reason

Degree precedes the state.

Chinglish Examples

That room very small Chinese Sentence 那个房间非常小。 Full Pinyin nà ge fáng jiān fēi cháng xiǎo Natural English That room is very small.

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