zung1 siu2中小
Jyutpingzung1 siu2
Yalejūng síu
Definition
Small and medium.
neutralworkschool
How it's used
Primarily functions as a prefix in compound nouns rather than an adjective describing a single object. It is most frequently encountered in the context of business as an abbreviation for small and medium-sized enterprises, or in education to refer to the combination of primary and secondary schooling levels.
Examples
This is a small and medium-sized enterprise, it has fewer staff.
Are you looking for tutorial classes for primary and secondary school students?
Related words
Common phrases
primary and secondary school
Common mistake
Do not use this to describe the physical size of an object, as it specifically refers to organizational or institutional categories. For physical size, use terms like 細 or 中等 instead.
Grammar color guide
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
