娇小 (jiāo xiǎo) — petite, dainty (of a person's build, especially a woman's)
Definition
Used mainly for women's build or delicate features — softer and more admiring than just 小. Connotes a charming, dainty attractiveness rather than mere smallness.
adjective
petitedainty (of a person's build, especially a woman's)
Examples
- 娇小，。Tā shēn cái jiāo xiǎo, kàn qǐ lái hěn kě ài.She is petite and looks very cute.
- 娇小。Tā yǒu yì zhāng jiāo xiǎo de liǎn.She has a petite face.
- 娇小，。Zhè jiàn yī fu de shè jì hěn jiāo xiǎo, shì hé nián qīng nǚ hái.The design of this dress is dainty, suitable for young girls.
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