English–Chinese

“pocket-sized” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinxiù zhēn

Example

我有一本袖珍词典。wǒ yǒu yì běn xiù zhēn cí diǎn

I have a pocket-sized dictionary.

Illustration for 袖珍 (pocket-sized)

How to say “pocket-sized” in Chinese

“Pocket-sized” in Chinese is 袖珍 (xiù zhēn).

A full-sized object reduced to a compact, hand-held form that can travel in a pocket.

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

Example sentences with 袖珍

这台袖珍相机很适合旅行。zhè tái xiù zhēn xiàng jī hěn shì hé lǚ xíng

This pocket-sized camera is great for travel.

Tips for using 袖珍

  • In a catalog or shop description, this word can signal a compact edition or model without suggesting that the object has lost its main function.

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