How to pronounce xiao shi (小时) in Chinese

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小时

xiǎo shí

Characters & meanings

小
xiǎoT3

small; tiny

时
shíT2

Common mistake

小时 means "hour". Give each syllable its full tone (dipping, rising) and keep them distinct — don't let the word flatten into a monotone.

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Related sounds

时候shí hou小姐xiǎo jie时间shí jiān

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