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细碎
xìsuì
Description
"细碎"是说东西很小、很零碎，或者声音又小又乱。
"细碎" means something very small, fragmented, or a sound that is quiet and messy.
我们常用它来说细小的声音或者一些不重要的小事。
We often use it to describe small sounds or some unimportant little things.
Meanings
细碎xìsuì
small and fragmentary; fine and broken up
我听到窗外细碎的脚步声。
I hear the soft footsteps outside the window.
细碎xìsuì
trivial; petty (of matters)
她每天要处理很多细碎的事情。
She has to handle many small tasks every day.
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Notes
- Etymology
细 (fine, thin) + 碎 (broken, fragmentary), combining to mean small and scattered.
- Nuance
often describes faint sounds, tiny fragments, or trivial daily tasks.
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