exquisite and delicate; clever and agile
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
2 senses · 6 examplesadjective
exquisite and delicate; intricate and fine
Describes objects, crafts, or structures that are finely made, delicate, and often small and beautiful.
Sū苏
zhōu州
yuán园
lín林
lǐ里
de的
jiǎ假
shān山
líng玲
lóng珑
tī剔
tòu透
。
The rockeries in Suzhou gardens are exquisitely carved and translucent.
Tā她
mǎi买
le了
yī一
tiáo条
xiǎo小
qiǎo巧
líng玲
lóng珑
de的
shǒu手
liàn链
。
She bought a small and exquisite bracelet.
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Zhè这
zuò座
yù玉
diāo雕
gōng工
yì艺
líng玲
lóng珑
，
jià价
zhí值
lián连
chéng城
。
This jade carving is of exquisite craftsmanship and is invaluable.
adjective
clever and agile; quick-witted; tactful
literaryDescribes people who are clever, nimble, or smooth in social interactions. Often used in set phrases like 八面玲珑 (tactful) or 娇小玲珑 (petite and cute).
Tā她
shēn身
cái材
jiāo娇
xiǎo小
líng玲
lóng珑
，
shí十
fēn分
kě可
ài爱
。
She is petite and delicate, very cute.
Zhè这
ge个
yǎn演
yuán员
bā八
miàn面
líng玲
lóng珑
，
hěn很
huì会
jiāo交
jì际
。
This actor is smooth and tactful, very good at socializing.
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Xiǎo小
nǚ女
hái孩
líng玲
lóng珑
tī剔
tòu透
，
rě惹
rén人
xǐ喜
ài爱
。
The little girl is clever and lovable.