How to Say ‘A small problem’ in Simplified Chinese
一个小问题
yī gè xiǎo wèn tí
[yi guh xiǎo wèntí]
💬 Usage Tip: 一 is read (yí) before 个, so you say (yí ge xiǎo wèn tí).
Phrase Breakdown
一
yī
[yi]
one
The first and smallest number in decimal numerals.
她只说了一句话。
She only said one sentence.
个
gè
[guh]
measure word for general items
A very common classifier used with many nouns, especially in everyday questions like 哪个行业.
你最想去哪个城市工作？
Which city do you most want to work in?
小
xiǎo
[xiǎo]
small; minor
Describes something little in size or not serious.
这是一件小事。
This is a small matter.
问题
wèn tí
[wèntí]
problem
Something wrong or troubling.
我的身体没有问题。
My body has no problem.
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