xiǎo​yàng

galley proof

Senses

小样/ 小樣 xiǎo​yàng galley proof

A preliminary version of a printed news story or article used for proofreading, distinguished from the page-level 大样 dà​yàng.

小样/ 小樣 xiǎo​yàng (also xiǎo​yàng​r) little guy

Used colloquially to suggest that someone lacks ability or stature; can be used as a mild insult or as an affectionate, teasing term.

小样/ 小樣 xiǎo​yàng narrow-minded

Lacking in style or generosity; petty or small-minded.

小样/ 小樣 xiǎo​yàng minor act

A small-scale action or minor offense, often contrasted with a more significant one

References

antonym 小样/小樣 大样/大樣
erhua_variant 小样儿/小樣兒 小样/小樣
see 大样/大樣 小样/小樣