narrow; cramped; small-minded
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
2 senses · 4 examplesadjective
narrow and small; cramped; limited in space
Describes physical spaces that are tight or have limited area.
Tā他
zhù住
de的
gōng公
yù寓
fēi非
cháng常
xiá狭
xiǎo小
。
The apartment he lives in is very cramped.
Zhè这
tiáo条
xiá狭
xiǎo小
de的
xiàng巷
zi子
zhǐ只
róng容
yī一
rén人
tōng通
guò过
。
This narrow alley can only accommodate one person at a time.
adjective
petty; narrow-minded; intolerant
Describes a person's character, mindset, or tolerance as limited or intolerant. Often used metaphorically.
Nà那
ge个
rén人
qì气
liàng量
xiá狭
xiǎo小
，
zǒng总
ài爱
jì记
chóu仇
。
That person is petty and always holds grudges.
Lǐng领
dǎo导
zhě者
bù不
néng能
yǒu有
xiá狭
xiǎo小
de的
xiōng胸
jīn襟
。
A leader cannot have a narrow-minded disposition.