细 (xì) - fine, thin, slender & delicate, minute

细Tone 4

xì ｜ 8 strokes ｜ radical: 纟

万响

细 · xì

fine, thin, slender;

delicate, minute;

detailed, meticulous;

careful

fine, thin, slenderdelicate, minutedetailed, meticulous

Usage highlights

detailedcarefulfine threadslenderminutecell

Synonyms

  • 小— small
  • 微— tiny, minute
  • 纤— slender, fine

Antonyms

  • 粗— thick, coarse
  • 大— big, large

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • This thread is very fine (细线).
  • Please examine it carefully (仔细检查).
  • He has a slender figure (身材纤细).
  • The details are very important (细节很重要).

Collocations

  • detailed(详细)
  • careful(仔细)
  • fine thread(细线)
  • slender(纤细)
  • minute(细微)
  • cell(细胞)

Idioms

  • Fine workmanship requires slow work(慢工出细活)
  • And careful in small matters(胆大心细)
  • Trifles make perfection, and perfection is no trifle(精打细算)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In Chinese culture, '细' often carries positive connotations of thoroughness and attention to detail.
  • The character reflects the value placed on meticulous work and careful consideration in traditional craftsmanship.

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