General "little":
* 小 (xiǎo): This is the most common and general word for "little." It can be used for size, age, amount, etc.
* Example: 小孩子 (xiǎo háizi) - little child
Small in size:
* 小 (xiǎo): This is the most common word for "small" in size.
* Example: 小房子 (xiǎo fángzi) - small house
Young in age:
* 小 (xiǎo): This is also commonly used for "young."
* Example: 小妹妹 (xiǎo mèimei) - little sister
Small in amount:
* 少 (shǎo): This means "few" or "little" in terms of quantity.
* Example: 少吃一点 (shǎo chī yī diǎn) - eat a little bit
Other options:
* 迷你 (mǐnǐ): This means "miniature" or "tiny."
* Example: 迷你汽车 (mǐnǐ qìchē) - miniature car
* 细 (xì): This means "fine" or "thin," and can be used to describe something small in diameter.
* Example: 细绳 (xì shéng) - thin rope
The best Chinese word for "little" will depend on the specific context and what you are trying to convey.