小巧玲珑

小巧玲瓏

xiǎoqiǎo-línglóng

idiom #50,792

Meanings

1 dainty and exquisite
2 small and finely made
3 petite and delicate

Characters

clever / finely made

Examples

HSK 5

她身材小巧玲珑。

Tā shēncái xiǎoqiǎo-línglóng.

She has a petite, delicate build.

HSK 7-9

这个首饰盒小巧玲珑，很招人喜欢。

Zhège shǒushi hé xiǎoqiǎo-línglóng, hěn zhāo rén xǐhuan.

This jewelry box is dainty and exquisite - very charming.

Tips

usage

Positive and warm. Used for small things that feel well-crafted - gadgets, jewelry, rooms, sometimes people's build. Not for anything large.

Stroke Order

小 xiǎo

巧 qiǎo

玲 líng

珑 lóng