Definition
矬 is a colloquial stative verb meaning 'short (of stature)'. It's more informal than the standard word 矮, and it can carry a slightly derogatory or teasing tone—often used in northern dialects. You may hear it as a standalone adjective (他长得很矬) or in fixed expressions like 矬子 (a short person, derogatory). Avoid using it in formal writing.
s.v./b.f.
(colloquial) short (of stature)stumpy(bound form) used in 矬子 (a short person, derogatory)
Examples
- 矬，。Tā gèzi tèbié cuó, zhàn zài yìqǐ bǐ biérén ǎi yì tóu.He’s really short—when standing together he’s a head shorter than others.
- 矬，。Nǐ bié zǒng shuō rénjia cuó, zhèyàng bú tài lǐmào.Don’t keep calling people short—it’s not polite.
- 矬，。Zhè zhǒng gǒu tuǐ duǎn shēn cuó, pǎo qǐlái tèbié huájī.This breed of dog has short legs and a stumpy body, and looks really funny when running.
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