Definition
周密 (zhōumì) describes a plan, analysis, or investigation that is thorough and leaves no detail overlooked — it focuses on completeness and careful coverage. 仔细 (zǐxì) is more about paying close attention to each step or detail while doing something, and 细致 (xìzhì) emphasizes fine, painstaking care in work or approach.
adjective
thoroughmeticulouscareful (in planning, analysis, etc.)
Examples
- 周密，。Tā de jìhuà fēicháng zhōu mì, měi gè xìjié dōu kǎolǜ dào le.His plan is very thorough; every detail has been considered.
- 周密，。Jīngguò zhōu mì de diàochá, jǐngfāng zhǎodào le zhèngjù.After a meticulous investigation, the police found the evidence.
- 周密，。Zhège fāng'àn búgòu zhōu mì, hái xūyào xiūgǎi.This plan is not thorough enough; it still needs revision.
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