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小巧玲珑

小巧玲瓏
xiǎoqiǎolínglóng
idiom #50,792

Meanings

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

Examples

这个首饰盒小巧玲珑，很招人喜欢。
Zhège shǒushì hé xiǎoqiǎo línglóng, hěn zhāo rén xǐhuān.
This jewelry box is dainty and exquisite — very charming.
她身材小巧玲珑。
Tā shēncái xiǎoqiǎo línglóng.
She has a petite, delicate build.

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