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    Expressing "small matter" with 小事 (xiǎoshì)

    Degree & Intensity
    Topic & Focus

    Structure

    一些 + 小事 / 小事 + 一桩

    Explanation

    小事 (xiǎoshì) means "trifle" or "small matter," referring to something of little importance or significance. It is used to downplay the significance of events or details, often in contrast to more serious concerns.

    Examples

    • 别担心，这只是一件小事。

      bié dānxīn, zhè zhǐshì yí jiàn xiǎoshì.

      Don't worry, it's just a small matter.

    • 生活中的小事往往最容易被忽略。

      shēnghuó zhōng de xiǎoshì wǎngwǎng zuì róngyì bèi hūlüè.

      The small things in life are often the easiest to overlook.

    • 他总是为小事发脾气。

      tā zǒngshì wèi xiǎoshì fā píqi.

      He always loses his temper over small things.

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