縝 (chēn) - Fine, close, dense — describes something with tightly

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Fine, close, dense — describes something with tightly packed particles or meticulous detail, often used for fine powder, dense fabric, or careful thinking.

Fine, close, dense — describes something with tightly

Usage highlights

Meticulous thinkingFine textureDense structureCareful planningClose reasoningFine

Synonyms

  • 密— dense, close, secret
  • 細— fine, thin, detailed
  • 精— refined, precise, essence

Antonyms

  • 粗— coarse, rough, crude
  • 疏— sparse, distant, negligent
  • 鬆— loose, slack, relaxed

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Fine powder(縝粉)
  • Dense fabric(縝密的布料)
  • Meticulous thinking(縝密的思維)
  • Close-grained wood(縝密的木材)

Collocations

  • Meticulous thinking(縝密思維)
  • Fine texture(縝密質地)
  • Dense structure(縝密結構)
  • Careful planning(縝密計劃)
  • Close reasoning(縝密推理)
  • Fine-grained(縝密顆粒)

Idioms

  • Meticulous and thorough(縝密周到)
  • Fine and dense(細緻縝密)
  • Careful and deliberate(縝密謹慎)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originally described fine, dense materials like closely woven fabric or fine powder
  • Extended to describe meticulous, careful thinking and thorough planning in intellectual contexts
  • Valued in Chinese culture for representing thoroughness and attention to detail

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