Definition
这是一个四字成语，字面意思是“短小、精悍”。它可以形容人身材矮小但精明强干、能力出众，也可以形容文章、演讲或言论简短而有力、内容充实。使用时要注意具体语境：说人时强调能力，说作品时强调精炼。
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(形容人) small in stature but capable and sharp(形容文章、演讲等) short and forcefulpithy and to the point
Examples
- ，短小精悍，。Tā suīrán gèzi bù gāo, dàn duǎn xiǎo jīng hàn, zài tuánduì lǐ hěn yǒu hàozhàolì.Although he is not tall, he is small but capable and has great influence in the team.
- 短小精悍，。Zhè piān bàodào xiě de duǎn xiǎo jīng hàn, dú qǐlai háo bù fèilì.This news article is written concisely and forcefully; it's effortless to read.
- 短小精悍，。Lǐngdǎo de fāyán duǎn xiǎo jīng hàn, wǔ fēnzhōng jiù jiǎng qīng le héxīn wèntí.The leader's speech was short and forceful; in five minutes he clarified the core issues.
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