尕 (gǎ) - Small, little & a dialectal term used in Northwest China (especially

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gǎ ｜ 5 strokes ｜ radical: 小

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尕 · gǎ

Small, little;

a dialectal term used in Northwest China (especially Gansu, Qinghai) to indicate smallness or endearment.

Small, littlea dialectal term used in Northwest China (especially

Usage highlights

Little childLittle thingLittle brotherLittle sisterSmall pieceLittle bit

Synonyms

  • 小— small, little
  • 细— thin, fine, small
  • 微— tiny, minute

Antonyms

  • 大— big, large
  • 巨— huge, gigantic

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The child is small (尕娃).
  • That little thing (尕东西).
  • Little brother (尕弟弟).
  • A small village (尕村子).

Collocations

  • Little child(尕娃)
  • Little thing(尕东西)
  • Little brother(尕弟弟)
  • Little sister(尕妹妹)
  • Small piece(尕片片)
  • Little bit(尕点点)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Primarily used in Northwestern Chinese dialects, especially in Gansu, Qinghai, and Ningxia.
  • Often carries a connotation of endearment or affection when referring to small things or young people.
  • Common in folk songs and local expressions from the Northwest region.

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