小型

小型 xiǎoxíng

Small scale (small size)

xiaoxing

What 小型 means

  1. Small scale (small size)

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Character by character

小型 is written with 2 characters. Chinese words are usually easier to remember once you can see what each part contributes.

小
xiǎo
Small (few - young)
型
xíng
Model (type - pattern)

How to write 小型

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Questions about 小型

What does 小型 mean in English?

小型 is pronounced xiǎoxíng and means Small scale (small size).

How do you pronounce 小型?

小型 is xiǎoxíng in pinyin — written xiaoxing without tone marks. Press the audio button on this page to hear it spoken by a native voice.

What are the characters in 小型?

小型 is written with 2 characters: 小 (xiǎo) Small (few - young), 型 (xíng) Model (type - pattern). Knowing the parts is usually how the whole word becomes memorable.

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