xiǎo
𫍲
small; slight; meager
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Meanings
1 sense · 4 examplesadjective
small; slight; meager; petty
literaryA classical/literary term used to describe something small or slight, often employed in a modest or self-deprecating manner to refer to one's own talents or reputation.
xiǎo～
cái才
meager talent; my humble talent
xiǎo～
wén闻
slight reputation; small fame
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Bù不
gǎn敢
yǐ以
xiǎo謏
wén闻
ér而
zì自
mǎn满
。
I dare not be self-satisfied with such a slight reputation.
Cǐ此
xiǎo謏
cái才
zhī之
shì士
，
bù不
zú足
wéi为
yòng用
。
This is a man of meager talent, not worth employing.