短小 (duǎn xiǎo) — short and small (in physical size); brief (in length, e.g. of a text)
Definition
Adjective (often used predicatively) meaning 'short and small' in size or 'brief and concise' in content, as in 短小精悍. Don't confuse with the verb 缩短 (to shorten, make shorter).
verb
short and small (in physical size)brief (in length, e.g. of a text)
Examples
- 短小，。Zhè piān wén zhāng duǎn xiǎo jīng liàn, hěn yǒu jià zhí.This article is brief and concise, very valuable.
- 短小，。Tā de shēn cái duǎn xiǎo, dàn lì qi hěn dà.He is short and small in stature, but very strong.
- 短小，。Zhè zhǒng gōng jù duǎn xiǎo shí yòng, shì hé suí shēn xié dài.This kind of tool is small and practical, suitable to carry around.
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