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    Referring to children with 小朋友 (xiǎopéngyou)

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    Structure

    小朋友

    Explanation

    The noun 小朋友 (xiǎopéngyou) is a friendly and common way to refer to children or young kids. It literally means "little friend" and is widely used by adults when addressing or talking about children. It carries a warm, affectionate tone.

    Examples

    • 小朋友们在公园里玩得很开心。

      Xiǎopéngyoumen zài gōngyuán lǐ wán de hěn kāixīn.

      The children are having a great time playing in the park.

    • 这位小朋友今年几岁了？

      Zhè wèi xiǎopéngyou jīnnián jǐ suì le?

      How old is this little friend this year?

    • 老师带着小朋友们去参观博物馆。

      Lǎoshī dàizhe xiǎopéngyoumen qù cānguān bówùguǎn.

      The teacher took the children to visit the museum.

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