缩影

suōyǐng

HSK 7

缩影 — suōyǐng

1. miniature version of something; microcosm; epitome

   这座小镇是中国传统工艺的缩影。 zhè zuò xiǎozhèn shì zhōngguó chuántǒnggōngyì de suōyǐng — This small town is a microcosm of traditional Chinese crafts.

2. (Taiwan) to microfilm

   图书馆已将古籍缩影保存以便查阅。 túshūguǎn yǐjiāng gǔjí suōyǐng bǎocún yǐbiàn cháyuè — The library has microfilmed the ancient books for reference.