发小 is a Chinese term that can be translated into English as "buddy" or "friend" in a casual, informal way. It is often used to refer to close friends or confidants. The term comes from a combination of the Chinese words 发 (fā), which means "to send out," and 小 (xiǎo), which means "small." The term can be used to refer to both males and females, and it is often used among young people or in informal settings.

Here are some examples of how you can use the term 发小 in English:

"我的发小邀请我去他家做客。" (Wǒ de fā xiǎo yāoqǐng wǒ qù tā jiā zuò kè.) - "My buddy invited me to his house as a guest."

"我跟我的发小们一起去看电影。" (Wǒ gēn wǒ de fā xiǎo men yīqǐ qù kàn diànyǐng.) - "I'm going to the movies with my buddies."

"我的发小是我的信赖之人。" (Wǒ de fā xiǎo shì wǒ de xìnlài zhī rén.) - "My buddy is someone I trust completely."