Chinese · Adjectives
矮
ǎi
Short (height)
Beginneradjective
Definition
Of little height.
Example
这把椅子有点矮。
This chair is a bit short.
Etymology
'矮' (ǎi) has historically denoted shortness in stature and has been consistently used to describe height in both casual and formal contexts.
How & Where It’s Used
'矮' is primarily employed in informal spoken language but also appears in written contexts, recognized across different regions.