Definition & Meaning

1.(of a woman or girl) small and dainty; petite

2.small and exquisite; little and dainty; cute; lovely

Word usage

xiǎo qiǎo líng lóng

小 巧 玲 珑

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1
sl(of a woman or girl) small and dainty; petite
- xiǎo qiǎo líng lóng de nǚ hái
  小巧玲珑的女孩
  a small girl with a slim build
- tā zhǎng zhe yī zhāng xiǎo qiǎo líng lóng de miàn kǒng
  她长着一张小巧玲珑的面孔。
  She had an elfin face.
- tā xiǎo qiǎo líng lóng shēng yīn wēn róu
  她小巧玲珑，声音温柔。
  She was small, and gentle in her voice.
synonym
jiāo xiǎo líng lóng娇小玲珑
2
slsmall and exquisite; little and dainty; cute; lovely
- huà fǎng li chén shè zhe xiǎo qiǎo líng lóng de zhuō yǐ
  画舫里陈设着小巧玲珑的桌椅。
  The gaily painted pleasure-boat was furnished with small and exquisite tables and chairs.
- wǒ men zhù zài hǎi bīn yī zuò xiǎo qiǎo líng lóng de lǚ guǎn lǐ
  我们住在海滨一座小巧玲珑的旅馆里。
  We stayed in a sweet little hotel on the seafront.
- xiǎo qiǎo líng lóng de bēi zi
  小巧玲珑的杯子
  a dainty cup
synonym
jiāo xiǎo líng lóng娇小玲珑

Word usage

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"小巧玲珑" is used to shape containers, or scenery, sometimes used to describe people.

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