纎 (xiān) - Fine, slender, delicate & minute, tiny

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xiān ｜ 21 strokes ｜ radical:

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纎 · xiān

Fine, slender, delicate;

minute, tiny;

detailed, meticulous.

Fine, slender, delicateminute, tinydetailed, meticulous.

Usage highlights

Fine and slenderMinute detailSlender fingersMeticulous workDelicate textureTiny particle

Synonyms

  • 细— thin, fine, delicate
  • 微— tiny, minute, subtle
  • 纤— fine, delicate, minute

Antonyms

  • 粗— coarse, thick, rough
  • 巨— huge, enormous, gigantic
  • 大— big, large, great

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The fabric has a fine texture (纎细的质地).
  • She noticed a minute detail (纎微的细节).
  • He has slender fingers (纎长的手指).
  • This requires meticulous work (纎密的工作).

Collocations

  • Fine and slender(纎细)
  • Minute detail(纎微)
  • Slender fingers(纎指)
  • Meticulous work(纎密)
  • Delicate texture(纎柔)
  • Tiny particle(纎尘)

Idioms

  • As fine as an autumn hair(秋毫之纎)
  • Tiny and insignificant(纎芥之疾)
  • Extremely detailed and meticulous(纎悉无遗)
  • Slender and graceful(纎秾合度)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originally depicted fine silk threads, representing refinement and delicacy in traditional Chinese aesthetics.
  • Associated with the appreciation of subtle beauty in Chinese art and craftsmanship.
  • Reflects the traditional value placed on attention to detail and meticulous work.

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