详 (xiáng) - detailed, thorough, complete & to explain, to elaborate

详Tone 2

xiáng ｜ 8 strokes ｜ radical: 讠

万响

详 · xiáng

detailed, thorough, complete;

to explain, to elaborate;

to know clearly

detailed, thorough, completeto explain, to elaborateto know clearly

Usage highlights

DetailedDetailed informationDetailed explanationDetailed investigationDetailed reportDetailed discussion

Synonyms

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

Antonyms

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

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Please explain in detail (详细说明).
  • He knows the situation well (详情).
  • The report is very detailed (详尽的报告).
  • We need to investigate thoroughly (详查).

Collocations

  • Detailed(详细)
  • Detailed information(详情)
  • Detailed explanation(详解)
  • Detailed investigation(详查)
  • Detailed report(详报)
  • Detailed discussion(详谈)

Idioms

  • To explain in detail(详详细细)
  • To know the details(知详)
  • To investigate thoroughly(详究)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Used in classical Chinese texts to indicate thorough knowledge or complete information.
  • Often appears in legal and administrative contexts requiring detailed documentation.
  • Reflects the Chinese cultural value of thoroughness and attention to detail.

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