小巧 (xiǎoqiǎo): small and exquisite

Meanings

Literally 'small and clever' — implies something compact yet well-crafted.

Zhège shǒujī fēicháng xiǎoqiǎo, fàng kǒudài lǐ gānghǎo.

This phone is very compact — it fits right in your pocket.

Tā sòngle wǒ yí ge xiǎoqiǎo de lǐwù.

She gave me a delicate little gift.

usage

小巧 is always positive — it emphasizes something being pleasingly small and well-made. Often paired with 玲珑 as 小巧玲珑 for emphasis.

小 xiǎo

巧 qiǎo