Meaning of 短小精悍
短小精悍 means (of a person) short in stature but smart and capable; (of writing, drama, etc.) short in length but powerful and effective. Pronounced duǎn xiǎo jīng hàn.
- (of a person) short in stature but smart and capable
- (of writing, drama, etc.) short in length but powerful and effective
Definitions & Examples
Bié别
kàn看
tā他
gè个
zi子
bù不
gāo高
，
què却
shì是
wǒ我
men们
tuán团
duì队
lǐ里
duǎn短
xiǎo小
jīng精
hàn悍
de的
gàn干
jiàng将
。
Although he is not tall, he is the smart and capable key member of our team.
Zhè这
wèi位
jiāng将
jūn军
shēn身
cái材
duǎn短
xiǎo小
jīng精
hàn悍
，
zhǐ指
huī挥
zuò作
zhàn战
què却
yì异
cháng常
yǒng勇
měng猛
。
This general is short in stature but formidable, and exceptionally fierce in commanding battles.