delicate; refined; elegant; compact
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
3 senses · 8 examplesadjective
delicate and pretty; refined looking
Describes facial features, appearance, or handwriting that is delicate, pretty, and refined.
Tā她
méi眉
yǎn眼
zhǎng长
de得
hěn很
xiù秀
qi气
。
Her facial features are delicate and pretty.
Tā他
de的
zì字
xiě写
de得
hěn很
xiù秀
qi气
。
His handwriting is delicate and refined.
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Zhè这
ge个
xiǎo小
gū姑
niang娘
zhǎng长
de得
zhēn真
xiù秀
qi气
。
This little girl looks so delicate and pretty.
adjective
refined; elegant; cultured
Describes speech, manners, or behavior that is cultured, gentle, and refined.
Tā他
shuō说
huà话
hěn很
xiù秀
qi气
，
cóng从
bù不
cū粗
lǔ鲁
。
He speaks in a very refined manner and is never rude.
Zhè这
hái孩
zi子
jǔ举
zhǐ止
xiù秀
qi气
，
hěn很
yǒu有
jiào教
yǎng养
。
This child has elegant manners and is very well-bred.
adjective
small and handy; exquisite; compact
Describes objects, tools, or devices that are delicately made, compact, and convenient to use.
Zhè这
bǎ把
xiǎo小
dāo刀
r儿
zuò做
de得
zhēn真
xiù秀
qi气
。
This small knife is exquisitely made and handy.
Zhè这
ge个
shǒu手
jī机
shè设
jì计
de得
hěn很
xiù秀
qi气
，
shì适
hé合
nǚ女
xìng性
shǐ使
yòng用
。
This phone is designed to be compact and sleek, suitable for women.
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Xiù秀
qi气
de的
xiǎo小
jiǎn剪
dāo刀
A small, exquisite pair of scissors