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矮

ǎi

short; low (in height)

HSK 3

Pronunciation

矮ǎi3

Third tone: low, then rising

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Usage in this example

An adjective meaning short in height or stature, used as the predicate in a comparison with an older brother.

Example sentence

他比他哥哥矮。

Tā bǐ tā gēge ǎi.

He is shorter than his older brother.

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