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小样

xiǎo yàngdictionary entry
DEFINITION CC-CEDICT
galley proof (printing) / unimpressive / (coll.) little guy (mild insult also used as an affectionate term)
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Reference definitions: CC-CEDICT contributors and MDBG, CC BY-SA 4.0. Source release 2026-10-27T01:55:52Z. Imported 2026-10-27. Definition wording and meaning order are retained. Recognized pronunciation references are displayed with tone marks; the original source record is available below.

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Original source entry:

小樣 小样 [xiao3 yang4] /galley proof (printing)/unimpressive/(coll.) little guy (mild insult also used as an affectionate term)/

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Other forms in these source records: 小樣

  • 小
    xiǎo

    small / tiny / few / young

  • 样
    yàng

    manner / pattern / way / appearance / shape / classifier: kind, type

Reference definitions from CC-CEDICT.