娇小

嬌小

jiāoxiǎo

adjective #15,498

Meanings

1 petite
2 delicate
3 dainty

Characters

delicate; tender; charming

Examples

她身材娇小但很有力量。

Tā shēncái jiāoxiǎo dàn hěn yǒu lìliàng.

She has a petite figure but is very strong.

这个娇小的女孩跑得很快。

Zhège jiāoxiǎo de nǚhái pǎo de hěn kuài.

This petite girl runs very fast.

Tips

usage

Almost exclusively used to describe women or girls. Carries a positive, endearing connotation — small and delicate in an attractive way.

Stroke Order

娇 jiāo

小 xiǎo