We’ve created free resources to teach you Chinese. This series focuses on idioms and proverbs, known for their richness and versatility. Check out 「短小精悍」 and its meaning below.
The Chinese idiom 「短小精悍」 we’re introducing today is explained in detail below, along with its meaning and usage.
Describes a person who is short, smart and strong. It also describes an article or speech that is short and powerful.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
duǎn xiǎo jīng hàn
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
dyun2 siu2 jing1/jeng1 hon5
The collection of Chinese idioms is enormous, with each one holding its own meaning and purpose. We hope these resources can assist you in better understanding and learning Chinese.

