HSK 1 · Chinese hanzi
小 — small, little
- Reading
- xiǎo
- Meaning
- small, little
- HSK level
- HSK 1
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
小 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 1 level. Its primary reading is xiǎo and it means small, little. To master it, see it in real Chinese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
小 appears in everyday chinese words such as 小 (small, little, young), 小学 (elementary school) and 小时 (hour).
Chinese words containing 小
Frequently asked questions
What does 小 mean in Chinese?
小 means small, little in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 1 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 小 read?
小 is read xiǎo. Reading it inside real words — 小 and 小学 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 小 — is it HSK 1?
Yes. 小 is on the official HSK 1 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 小 in a word?
A common word containing 小 is 小 (xiǎo) — "small, little, young". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 小 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 小 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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