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细
xì
Description
「细」的意思是很小、很窄，或者很长很瘦。
"细" means very small, very narrow, or very long and thin.
它也可以说做事情很小心、很认真。
It can also mean doing things very carefully and seriously.
Meanings
细xì
thin; slender; fine
这根线很细。
This thread is very thin.
细xì
careful; detailed; meticulous
她做事很细。
She is very meticulous in her work.
细xì
small; tiny; minute
雨下得很细。
The rain is falling very lightly.
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Notes
- Nuance
细 is the opposite of 粗 (thick/coarse) for both objects and manner.
- Etymology
originally depicting fine silk threads, hence meanings of thin and detailed.
In videos
“然后分很细，就是分日文文法，”
“它不是甜，也不是细，也不是粗”
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