ai2矮
Jyutpingai2
Yaleái
Definition
Short in height; low; not tall.
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How it's used
Describes both physical stature of people and the vertical height of objects. When referring to people, it is considered a direct and potentially blunt observation, so use it with care in social settings. It functions as a standard adjective and often takes the intensifier 好 to emphasize the lack of height.
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Avoid using it to describe the length of objects like rope or hair, where 長 or 短 are required. It is strictly for vertical height or elevation.
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