HSK 3.0 · LEVEL 1
小姐
Miss; young lady; (in some contexts) a waitress or a female professional.
Free Chinese vocabulary flashcard · HSK 1
Why does 小姐 look like this?
'小' (small) + '姐' (elder sister). Originally, it referred to the young daughter of a high-ranking family. '姐' itself is made of '女' (woman) and '且' (a pedestal), representing a respected female figure. Together, they form a polite way to say 'Miss'.