small · Kangxi radical 42

small, tiny, insignificant

Dividing 八 by a line 亅

小 at a glance

Meaning
small
Strokes
3
Characters
23
Role
Contributes meaning
Kangxi radical
42

Characters with 小 (19 of 23)

HSK 1 · 2

HSK 3 · 2

HSK 4 · 3

HSK 5 · 2

HSK 6 · 1

Beyond HSK · 9

Frequently asked questions

What does the component 小 mean?

小 means "small". In the characters that contain it, it contributes meaning.

How many Chinese characters contain 小?

23 characters in this dictionary contain 小, including ones at HSK 1, HSK 3, HSK 4, HSK 5, HSK 6.

Is 小 a radical?

Yes — 小 is Kangxi radical 42, one of the 214 traditional indexing radicals used to organise Chinese dictionaries.

How many strokes does 小 have?

小 is written in 3 strokes.