幺 (yāo) - small, tiny, youngest & one (in dice, dominoes, etc.)

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yāo ｜ 3 strokes ｜ radical: 幺

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幺 · yāo

small, tiny, youngest;

one (in dice, dominoes, etc.

);

used in certain dialects and slang.

small, tiny, youngestone (in dice, dominoes, etc.)used in certain dialects and slang.

Usage highlights

Youngest childNumber one in diceTiny little thingPoliceYoungest sisterYoungest brother

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Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The youngest child in the family (幺儿).
  • The number one in dice games (幺点).
  • A tiny little thing (幺幺小丑).
  • Police (幺幺零 - slang for 110).

Collocations

  • Youngest child(幺儿)
  • Number one in dice(幺点)
  • Tiny little thing(幺幺)
  • Police(幺幺零)
  • Youngest sister(幺妹)
  • Youngest brother(幺弟)

Idioms

  • A petty person(幺麽小丑)
  • Tiny and insignificant(幺幺小丑)
  • The smallest of the small(幺幺)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originally meant 'fine silk' or 'small', later extended to mean 'youngest' in family contexts.
  • Used in gambling contexts to represent the number one (similar to 'ace' in cards).
  • In modern slang, used in '幺幺零' (110) to refer to police.

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