小巧 (xiǎo qiǎo) — small and exquisite; delicate
Definition
Describes something physically small yet finely made — emphasizes compactness plus craft. Unlike 好看 (just 'good-looking'), 小巧 highlights the small, neat size of the object itself.
adjective
small and exquisitedelicate
Examples
- 小巧。Zhè kuǎn xiǎo qiǎo de shǒu jī kě yǐ qīng sōng fàng jìn kǒu dài.This small and exquisite phone can easily fit in a pocket.
- 小巧，。Tā dài le yì tiáo xiǎo qiǎo de xiàng liàn, fēi cháng hǎo kàn.She wore a delicate necklace that looked very nice.
- 小巧，。Zhè tào chá jù shè jì xiǎo qiǎo, wǒ hěn xǐ huan.This tea set has a small and exquisite design; I really like it.
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