COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 小 is built
Traditional etymology note: Dividing 八 by a line 亅
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How to Write 小 (xiǎo) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
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xiǎoTone 3 (Dipping)Let your pitch fall, then rise.
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 3 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
xiǎo
小
small
Common words
xiǎo shí
小时
hour
xiǎo xué
小学
elementary school; primary school
cóng xiǎo
从小
from childhood; from a young age
dà xiǎo
大小
large and small; size; adults and children; consideration of seniority
xiǎo qū
小区
housing estate; community; neighborhood; (telecommunications) cell
xiǎo xīn
小心
to be careful; to take care
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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小
小
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 小
Say “xiǎo” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 3 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 小
Common words and phrases
xiǎo shí
hour
xiǎo xué
elementary school; primary school
cóng xiǎo
from childhood; from a young age
dà xiǎo
large and small; size; adults and children; consideration of seniority
xiǎo qū
housing estate; community; neighborhood; (telecommunications) cell
xiǎo xīn
to be careful; to take care
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“小”。
Zhège zì shì “xiǎo”.
This character is “小”.
我正在学习“小”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “xiǎo” zì.
I am learning the character “小”.
请写一遍“小”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “xiǎo”.
Please write “小” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 小?
小 is written with 3 strokes.
What does 小 (xiǎo) mean?
小 (xiǎo) means small.
What is the radical of 小?
The radical of 小 is 小, associated with Not yet classified.