Definition
小个 is a noun meaning 'short person' or 'small-statured person'. It is a colloquial term used to describe someone who is physically short in height. It can be used as a neutral descriptor or as a mild nickname, but be careful with tone — it can sound dismissive if used directly to someone's face. The word is formed from 小 (small) and 个 (measure word for people, here implying stature).
n
short personsmall-statured person
Examples
- 小个，。Nàge xiǎo gě suīrán bù gāo, dàn dǎ lánqiú hěn lìhai.That short guy may not be tall, but he's great at basketball.
- 小个，。Wǒmen duì lǐ yǒu ge xiǎo gě, pǎo de tèbié kuài.There's a short person on our team who runs especially fast.
- 小个，。Bié kàn tā shì ge xiǎo gě, lìqi kě bù xiǎo.Don't underestimate him just because he's short — he's actually quite strong.
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