[[Characters]] #Characters \ #Anatomy-and-Living \ #States-and-Conditions # 小 xiǎo small, little ## Components [[亅 (jué)]] [[八 bā]] [[八 (bā)]] ## Meaning The character "小" (xiǎo) primarily means "small" or "little," the opposite of "大" (dà - big). It can also refer to something tiny or of lesser importance. Additionally, "小" can be used to describe evil people or things, such as "小人" (xiǎo rén - bad person). ## History In ancient times, "小" was often interchangeable with the character "少" (shǎo), both referring to various small or few things, objects that are smaller, fewer in volume, number, or strength compared to general objects. "小" means small or tiny, the opposite of "大" (big). It is used to describe something tiny or of lesser importance. Additionally, "小" can refer to evil people or things, such as "小人" (xiǎo rén - bad person). ## Evolution ### Oracular Script ![[小 oracular.svg]] ### Bronze Script ![[小bronze.svg]] ### Seal Script ![[小 seal.svg]] ### Clerical Script ![[小 cle.svg]] ### Regular Script ![[小 regular.svg]]