小姐 xiǎo jie
“young lady; miss; (slang) prostitute”
nounHSK 1 · 2021 list level 1Measure word 个 · 位
新HSK等级2025 HSK 3.0 syllabus level
小姐 appears in the November 2025 exam syllabus in the following numbered entry. Levels refer to the listed reading and use, not every meaning.
- Entry 3269: 小姐 xiǎojiě — Level 5; official annotation 5 (名). PDF page 161
Separate from the HSK 2.0 and 2021 list labels above. Compare the three lists.
用法How to use 小姐
小姐 means "young lady" or "Miss" and can be used to refer to or address a young woman. It normally follows a surname (王小姐) or a demonstrative phrase (这位小姐), rather than coming before the surname. In mainland China it can sound dated or be sensitive because of its slang sense, so learners should use it cautiously; with a surname or in clear formal contexts it is safer, and 女士 is often safer when addressing a woman you do not know.
例句Example sentences
- 这位小姐是我的朋友。zhè wèi xiǎo jiě shì wǒ de péng you.This young lady is my friend.
- 王小姐，你好！wáng xiǎo jiě, nǐ hǎo!Hello, Miss Wang!
- 那位小姐在等她的朋友。nà wèi xiǎo jiě zài děng tā de péng you.That young lady is waiting for her friend.
常见错误Common mistakes
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✗小姐王，你好！
✓王小姐，你好！
A title like 小姐 follows the surname, not the other way around.
易混词Easily confused
小姐vs女士
女士 is a more formal, respectful word for a woman and is safer in public or official settings; 小姐 specifically means a young, unmarried-sounding lady and can be sensitive in mainland China.