小巧玲珑 (xiǎo qiǎo líng lóng) — small and exquisite; delicate and fine; (of a person) petite and cute

Definition

Examples

• 这件玉雕小巧玲珑，做工非常精细。
  Zhè jiàn yù diāo xiǎo qiǎo líng lóng, zuò gōng fēi cháng jīng xì.
  This jade carving is small and exquisite, with very fine craftsmanship.
• 她长得小巧玲珑，看起来像个洋娃娃。
  Tā cháng dé xiǎo qiǎo líng lóng, kàn qǐ lái xiàng gè yáng wá wa.
  She is petite and cute, looking like a doll.
• 这个首饰盒小巧玲珑，很适合放小物件。
  Zhè ge shǒu shì hé xiǎo qiǎo líng lóng, hěn shì hé fàng xiǎo wù jiàn.
  This jewelry box is small and exquisite, perfect for storing small items.