Word: 缩影 (suōyǐng) Traditional: 縮影 缩影 dictionary entry suōyǐng miniature version of sth; microcosm; epitome; to microfilm Full dictionary entry for 缩影 Example sentences using 缩影 2 sentences, showing page 1 of 1. 菜市场是一个城市生活的缩影。 Càishìchǎng shì yí gè chéngshì shēnghuó de suōyǐng. The food market is a microcosm of life in a city. 菜市场是百姓生活的缩影。 Càishìchǎng shì bǎixìng shēnghuó de suōyǐng. The food market is a microcosm of ordinary people's lives.