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Referring to a small island with 小岛 (xiǎodǎo)
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小岛
Explanation
The noun 小岛 (xiǎodǎo) means "small island" or "islet." It combines 小 (small) and 岛 (island) to describe a minor landmass surrounded by water. It is commonly used in descriptions of travel, geography, and scenic locations.
Examples
那个小岛上只住了几户人家。
nàge xiǎo dǎo shàng zhǐ zhù le jǐ hù rénjiā.
Only a few families live on that small island.
我们坐船去了附近的一个小岛。
wǒmen zuò chuán qù le fùjìn de yī gè xiǎo dǎo.
We took a boat to a nearby small island.
这个小岛的风景真的太美了。
zhège xiǎo dǎo de fēngjǐng zhēn de tài měi le.
The scenery on this small island is truly beautiful.