小时候

Pattern visualization

Examples

1. 小时候很可爱。▶ —
   Cute as a kid.
2. 小时候的记忆。▶ —
   Childhood memory.

Collocations

Mnemonic

小时候 xiǎo shíhou "in childhood, when little" — 小 (small) + 时候 (time) = "small-time = childhood". Time noun for past childhood reference.

Quick check

1. 小时候 vs 小时?

   • childhood vs hour-unit
   • same
   • politeness
   • plural