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小巧玲珑

Word · AdjectiveTraditional小巧玲瓏

small and exquisite; delicate

Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma

Meanings

1 sense · 4 examples
1.

adjective

small and exquisite; delicate and compact; dainty

Typically describes small objects, artworks, architectural features, or items that are finely crafted and delicate in appearance. Often carries a positive connotation of refined beauty.

Huà画
fǎng舫
lǐ里
chén陈
shè设
zhe着
xiǎo小
qiǎo巧
líng玲
lóng珑
de的
zǐ紫
tán檀
zhuō桌
yǐ椅
 。

The painted boat was furnished with small and exquisite rosewood tables and chairs.

Sū苏
zhōu州
hěn很
duō多
yuán园
lín林
jiàn建
zhù筑
de得
xiǎo小
qiǎo巧
líng玲
lóng珑
 。

Many gardens in Suzhou are built to be small and exquisite.

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Zhè这
jiàn件
yù玉
diāo雕
zuò作
pǐn品
xiǎo小
qiǎo巧
líng玲
lóng珑
 ,
shí十
fēn分
kě可
ài爱
 。

This jade carving is small and exquisite, very lovely.

Tā她
mǎi买
le了
yī一
gè个
xiǎo小
qiǎo巧
líng玲
lóng珑
de的
huà化
zhuāng妆
bāo包
 ,
fāng方
biàn便
suí随
shēn身
xié携
dài带
 。

She bought a small and exquisite makeup bag that's convenient to carry around.