nhỏ
[ɲɔ˧˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
Small, little — the Southern word; Northerners say bé.
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
Kích thước không lớn — từ miền Nam; ngoài Bắc nói bé.
Where it’s used:
Used
Miền Nam · Southern Vietnam
Examples
nhỏ bé / bé nhỏsmall; tiny
Chiếc áo này nhỏ quá, lấy cỡ lớn hơn đi.This shirt is too small — get a bigger size.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-31)
Equivalents & related
Common questions
What does “nhỏ” mean?
Small, little — the Southern word; Northerners say bé.
Is “nhỏ” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.
What is the closest equivalent?
“bé” (Tiếng Việt) — same meaning · other region.