小巧

xiǎoqiǎo

adjective #16,601

Meanings

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

HSK 3

她送了我一个小巧的礼物。

Tā sòng le wǒ yí ge xiǎoqiǎo de lǐwù.

She gave me a delicate little gift.

HSK 5

这个手机非常小巧，放口袋里刚好。

Zhège shǒujī fēicháng xiǎoqiǎo, fàng kǒudai lǐ gānghǎo.

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

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