小巧玲珑 in English xiao3 qiao3 ling2 long2 Meaning

Meanings

• dainty and delicate
• exquisite

Pinyin

xiao3 qiao3 ling2 long2

Literal

Literal explanation, with pronunciation and meaning of each character.

小xiao3small 巧qiao3opportunely 玲ling2(onom.) ting-a-ling (in compounds such as 玎玲 or 玲瓏|玲珑) 珑long2tinkling of gem-pendants