small-sized
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- 1 small-sized、small-scale、relatively small
This describes something as relatively small in size or scale. It sounds more like an objective size category than simply saying “small.”
small-sized、small-scale、relatively small
Used after a noun to describe an object, facility, business, or project as small-sized or small-scale.
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ธุรกิจขนาดย่อม thúrakìt khanàat yɔ̂m a small-scale business ธุรกิจขนาดย่อม details
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โรงงานขนาดย่อม rooŋŋaan khanàat yɔ̂m a small-sized factory โรงงานขนาดย่อม details
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บ้านขนาดย่อมเหมาะสำหรับครอบครัวเล็ก bâan khanàat yɔ̂m mɔ̀ sǎmràp khrɔ̂ɔpkhrua lék A smaller-sized house is suitable for a small family. บ้านขนาดย่อมเหมาะสำหรับครอบครัวเล็ก details
Learning notes
Explanation
ขนาด means “size” or “scale,” and ย่อม here contributes the idea of being smaller or reduced in scale. Together, ขนาดย่อม functions as an adjective meaning “small-sized” or “small-scale.” It normally follows the noun, as in ธุรกิจขนาดย่อม “small-scale business” or โรงงานขนาดย่อม “small-sized factory.”
Usage
It is common in business, government, economic writing, facility descriptions, product descriptions, and project descriptions. Fixed expressions such as ธุรกิจขนาดย่อม and วิสาหกิจขนาดกลางและขนาดย่อม are especially common.
Caution
For everyday physical smallness, such as a small dog or a small child, เล็ก is usually more natural. Also, ขนาดย่อม follows the noun; ย่อมขนาด is not the normal order.
Differences from similar words
1 small-sized synonyms
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ขนาดเล็ก is a general way to say “small-sized.” ขนาดย่อม is a bit more formal and is often used as a size or scale category for businesses, facilities, projects, and similar things.
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เล็ก is the everyday word for “small.” ขนาดย่อม is used after a noun and sounds more like “small-sized” or “small-scale,” especially in descriptions, news, administration, and business contexts.