But now the word is usually used in a positive way. For example, in a relationship between men and women, a boy can call his beloved girl Xiao Nizi, or an elder can call him Xiao Nizi.
In fact, Steve is a nickname, which is more respectable than the address of a little girl or girl. When many boys address girls, they can use nicknames like Steve to address the other half, which contains a lot of coquetry.
When elders address young girls, they use this address, which is also full of love for the younger generation.