詳 (xiáng) - Detailed, complete, thorough & to explain, to elaborate

詳Tone 2

xiáng ｜ 13 strokes ｜ radical:

万响

詳 · xiáng

Detailed, complete, thorough;

to explain, to elaborate;

to know clearly;

peaceful, serene (archaic meaning).

Detailed, complete, thoroughto explain, to elaborateto know clearly

Usage highlights

Detailed explanationDetailed informationDetailed discussionMeticulous and thoroughDetailed investigationDetailed description

Synonyms

  • 细— fine, detailed, meticulous
  • 尽— exhaustive, complete
  • 周— comprehensive, thorough

Antonyms

  • 略— brief, sketchy, outline
  • 简— simple, brief, concise
  • 粗— coarse, rough, crude

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Please provide detailed information (详细信息).
  • The report explains the situation (说明情况).
  • We need to investigate thoroughly (详加调查).
  • She knows the details clearly (详知内情).

Collocations

  • Detailed explanation(详解)
  • Detailed information(详情)
  • Detailed discussion(详谈)
  • Meticulous and thorough(详尽)
  • Detailed investigation(详查)
  • Detailed description(详述)

Idioms

  • Know in detail and explain clearly(详详细细)
  • Investigate thoroughly and deliberate carefully(详查细究)
  • Speak in detail and reason clearly(详说细理)

Cultural background

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  • Originally meant 'peaceful, serene' in ancient Chinese, later extended to mean 'detailed, thorough'.
  • In classical texts, often used in official documents and scholarly works to indicate comprehensive treatment of a subject.
  • The character reflects the Chinese cultural value of thoroughness and attention to detail in communication and documentation.

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