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小朋友 (xiǎo péng yǒu): little friend, child

Meaning & Stroke Order

HSK 1noun

Word info

Pinyin
Meaning
little friend, child
Characters
3
Part of speech
noun
HSK level
HSK 1

Full definitions

Meanings grouped by pronunciation.

  • child
  • kid (used to refer to a child
  • child
  • kid
  • young child (often used affectionately or when addressing children)

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Character breakdown

HSK 1

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Example sentences

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There are many children playing in the park.

,?

Little friend, how old are you?

。

Kindergarten teachers are very patient with children.

,。

That child is crying; he might be lost.

,!

Children, line up properly!

。

The children are playing happily in the park.

。

The kindergarten teacher is very patient with the children.

,?

What's your name, little one?

。

This child is very polite.

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