小伙子 xiǎohuǒzi young man
young man; lad; youngster
How to remember 小伙子: 小 small + 伙 companion + 子 child = young man.
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How it is used
- A young man / lad - friendly, often from an older speaker - 这个小伙子不错 (zhège xiǎohuǒzi búcuò) this young fellow is pretty good.
- Neutral tone zi. Warm and colloquial. Contrast 男孩 (nánhái, boy) and 青年 (qīngnián, youth, formal): 小伙子 has an affectionate, down-to-earth tone.
- Female counterpart: 姑娘 (gūniang) young woman/girl.