young girl; derogatory or playful term
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesnoun
young girl; little lass
informalOften used in a teasing, dismissive, or slightly derogatory manner. It may imply the girl is inexperienced, immature, or insignificant. Can be used affectionately among family or close friends, but context is crucial.
Nǐ你
yī一
gè个
huáng黄
máo毛
yā丫
tou头
，
dǒng懂
shén什
me么
？
What do you know, you little girl?
Tā他
zǒng总
bǎ把
mèi妹
mei妹
jiào叫
zuò作
huáng黄
máo毛
yā丫
tou头
。
He always calls his little sister 'that little brat'.
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Jǐ几
nián年
qián前
nǐ你
hái还
shì是
gè个
huáng黄
máo毛
yā丫
tou头
，
xiàn现
zài在
dōu都
zhǎng长
dà大
le了
。
You were just a little girl a few years ago, now you've grown up.