矮 (ǎi)
adjective · Beginner · Adjectives
Meaning
English: Short (height)
Of little height.
Examples
🗣 这把椅子有点矮。
💬 This chair is a bit short.
Etymology
‘矮’ (ǎi) has historically denoted shortness in stature and has been consistently used to describe height in both casual and formal contexts.
How & Where It’s Used
‘矮’ is primarily employed in informal spoken language but also appears in written contexts, recognized across different regions.
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Tags: adjective, size