袖珍 (xiù zhēn) — pocket-sized; miniature
Definition
Modifies small, compact objects designed to fit in a pocket — like novels or radios. Pairs naturally with 口袋; 微型 is the general-purpose 'miniature/micro-' for any tiny thing (electronics, organisms, etc.).
adjective
pocket-sizedminiature
Examples
- 袖珍，。Tā mǎi le yì běn xiù zhēn xiǎo shuō, fāng biàn zài huǒ chē shàng kàn.He bought a pocket-sized novel, convenient to read on the train.
- 袖珍。Zhè ge xiù zhēn shōu yīn jī kě yǐ fàng jìn kǒu dài lǐ.This pocket-sized radio can fit into a pocket.
- 袖珍。Tā sòng gěi wǒ yí gè xiù zhēn bǐ jì běn.She gave me a pocket-sized notebook.
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