Discussion of 小孩儿/小孩兒 [xiǎo háir] child

Discussion of 小孩儿/小孩兒

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What is the proper way to address a child with 小孩儿 (xiǎoháir)?

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The proper way to address a child with 小孩儿 (xiǎoháir) is to use the term 小朋友 (xiǎopéngyǒu) which means "little friend". This is a more respectful and polite way to address a child than 小孩儿 (xiǎoháir), which is more commonly used to refer to a child in a less formal way.

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小朋友 (xiǎo péngyou) versus 小孩儿 (xiǎo háir):

小朋友 (xiǎo péngyou) is often used as a friendly or affectionate way to refer to children. It’s commonly used by adults when speaking to or about children in a polite and endearing manner.

小孩儿 (xiǎo háir) is a more neutral term for a child or kid. It's used in everyday conversation to refer to children without any particular tone of affection.

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