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“compact” in Chinese

Chinese

Also紧凑 (jǐn còu)

Pronunciation

Pinyinxiǎo xíng

Example

我们需要一台小型的冰箱。wǒ men xū yào yì tái xiǎo xíng de bīng xiāng

We need a compact refrigerator.

Illustration for 小型 (compact)

How to say “compact” in Chinese

“Compact” in Chinese is 小型 (xiǎo xíng).

A size class below the usual model, covering objects that are noticeably smaller without being tiny.

Full entry for 小型: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 小型

研发部门正在开发更小型的设备。yán fā bù mén zhèng zài kāi fā gèng xiǎo xíng de shè bèi

The R&D department is developing more compact equipment.

Tips for using 小型

  • Chinese product labels use size categories that vary by product, so the same label does not give one fixed number across refrigerators, bags, and vehicles.

Other Chinese words for “compact”

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紧凑

jǐn còu

adjectivecompact

这款手机设计很紧凑,便于单手操作。zhè kuǎn shǒu jī shè jì hěn jǐn còu biàn yú dān shǒu cāo zuò

The phone's compact design makes it easy to use with one hand.

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