小伙子
xiǎohuǒzǐTraditional: 小伙子
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Translation
young man, young fellow, lad
Word origin
A compound of 小 (xiǎo, small, young), 伙 (huǒ, fellow, companion) and the suffix 子 (zi), an affectionate term for a young man.
- Origin
- compound
- Root
- 小 (xiǎo, young) + 伙 (huǒ, fellow) + 子 (zi, suffix)
Stroke order
小
伙
子
Examples
。
This young man is very capable.
篮。
A few young fellows are playing basketball.
李。
That young man helped me carry my luggage.
，？
Young man, may I ask how to get to the station?
诚。
He is an honest young lad.
小伙子 (xiǎo huǒ zǐ) means a young man or lad, a warm and slightly informal term usually used by older speakers. It carries a friendly, approving tone.
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