1. What does 矮小 mean in English?

矮小 (Chinese PinYin: ǎi xiǎo; traditional Chinese: 矮小) means (1) short and small; (2) low in height and small; (3) dwarfish; (4) pygmyism. It can be used as a noun, uncountable or an adjective that indicates someone or something that is short and small. The term can be used in formal and informal conversations and writings. Some often used phrases include 个子矮小(a short and small figure), 矮小精悍(short, but capable and vigorous).

Literally: 矮(short) + 小(small)

2. How to pronounce 矮小 ?

Chinese Pinyin: [ǎi xiǎo]

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3. Synonyms And Antonyms of 矮小

Synonyms: 弱小, 又矮又小, 低矮,

Antonyms: 高大,

4. What are the fixed expression, collocation and idioms that contains 矮小

Fixed expression: N/A

Collocation: 身材矮小, 个子矮小(a short and small figure),

Idioms: 矮小精悍(short, but capable and vigorous)

5. How to use 矮小 in a sentence?

Below are some example sentences containing 矮小.

5.1 那些矮小的女人笑着, 让整个市场非常热闹

Translation: All those short and small women smiling at each other, making marketplace noise.

5.2 她身材矮小

Translation: She is short and small.

5.3 他有一个身材矮小的姐姐

Translation: He has a short and small sister.

5.4 这条裙子让我看起来矮小矮小的

Translation: This skirt really makes me look small and short.

5.5 那个矮小的邻居救了我的命

Translation: That small and short neighbor saved my life.

5.6 他是一个矮小精悍的男人

Translation: He is a short, but capable and vigorous man.

5.7 她是个上了岁数的矮小的女人.

Translation: She is an old, short and small woman.

5.8 一个矮小的女服务员领我们到了一个包间。

Translation: A small and short waitress ushered us to a private room.

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