#55 How to master basic Chinese characters? - 小, 少, 尖

🌱 Chinese Character Breakdown: 小, 少, 尖 Learn Mandarin Size & Sharpness Characters
Welcome to Chinese in Minutes — your shortcut to mastering Mandarin, one character at a time!
In this episode, we explore 3 essential Chinese characters that reflect smallness, youth, and pointedness — all built from simple strokes with powerful meaning:
🔹 小 (xiǎo) – small / little: three downward strokes representing tiny particles or fragments
🔹 少 (shǎo) – few / less / young: a variation of 小 with an added dot, symbolizing scarcity or youth
🔹 尖 (jiān) – sharp / pointed: 小 (small) above 大 (big), symbolizing a tip or peak — something small and focused atop something large
💡 What you’ll learn:
✅ Visual logic and stroke breakdown
✅ How these characters relate in meaning and form
✅ Real-life usage examples
✅ Tips for memorizing and distinguishing them
Perfect for beginners, HSK learners, and anyone curious about how Chinese characters express size, age, and precision through structure.
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