微型 (wēi xíng) — miniature; micro-; tiny
Definition
Used as a prefix for objects, devices, or systems that are very small-scale — like 微型计算机 or 微型机器人. Pair with 小型 (small-sized) and 袖珍 (pocket-sized) for physical things; 微小/渺小 describe tiny amounts or abstract things, not equipment.
adjective
miniaturemicro-tiny
Examples
- 微型。Tā dài le yí kuài wēi xíng shǒu biǎo.He wore a miniature watch.
- 微型。Zhè zhǒng wēi xíng jī qì rén kě yǐ jìn rù rén tǐ.This type of micro-robot can enter the human body.
- 微型。Hěn duō wēi xíng shè bèi xū yào jīng mì de líng jiàn.Many micro-devices require precise components.
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