Definition
渺小 (miǎo xiǎo) describes something as tiny and insignificant, often in a figurative or emotional sense — like a person feeling small before the universe. It differs from 微小 (wēi xiǎo), which is more literal and objective (extremely small in size or quantity), and from 微不足道 (wēi bù zú dào), a set phrase meaning 'too trivial to mention'.
adjective
minutetinyinsignificant
Examples
- ，渺小。Zài yǔzhòu miànqián, rénlèi xiǎnde fēicháng miǎo xiǎo.In front of the universe, humans appear very insignificant.
- 渺小。Bú yào yīnwèi guòqù de shībài ér juéde zìjǐ miǎo xiǎo.Don't feel insignificant because of past failures.
- ，渺小。Měi ge rén dōu yǒu zìjǐ de jiàzhí, jíshǐ hěn miǎo xiǎo.Everyone has their own value, even if it's minute.
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