tiny

is composed of (slim) and (strength). visually depicts a tied bundle of silk threads, representing something delicate and minute. conveys a slight or small amount of physical strength; thus, besides meaning slender or fine, it extends to represent being young, small in age, or juvenile.

Vocabulary of 幼

  • 幼稚 (childish)
  • 幼苗 (seedling)
  • 幼蟲 (larva)

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