xiǎo huǒ zi
youngster; lad
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这个小伙子真帅。
Zhège xiǎohuǒzi zhēn shuài.
This young man is so handsome.
小伙子，你今年几岁了？
Xiǎohuǒzi, nǐ jīnnián jǐ suì le?
Young man, how old are you this year?
小伙子，你很有前途。
Xiǎohuǒzi, nǐ hěn yǒu qiántú.
Young man, you have a bright future.
小夥 (xiǎopǎ)
young man
後生 (hòushēng)
young man
姑娘 (gūniang)
girl
大妈 (dàmā)
auntie
The Chinese word 小伙子 (xiǎohuǒzi) is composed of three characters: 小 (xiǎo), meaning "small" or "young"; 伙 (huǒ), meaning "companion" or "partner"; and 子 (zi), a suffix often used to indicate a young person or a term of endearment. Together, these characters form the word 小伙子, which literally means "young companion" or "young man." It is commonly used as a respectful and affectionate way to refer to a young male, especially one who is unmarried. The term can also be used in a more general sense to refer to a young person, regardless of gender. In some contexts, 小伙子 can also be used to refer to a young apprentice or someone who is new to a particular job or field.
