Definition
精细 (jīngxì) describes fine, delicate workmanship or intricate detail, and also meticulous handling of details. It emphasizes the fineness of the details themselves, whereas 细致 (xìzhì) focuses on thoroughness in process, and 细腻 (xìnì) is for fine texture or nuanced description.
adjective
fine (delicate, intricate)meticulouscareful (in handling details)
Easily confused
- 精练jīng liànlook-alikeconcise, succinct, well-expressed without wasted words
- 惊喜jīng xǐsound-alikepleasantly surprised, delighted and surprised
Examples
- 精细。Zhè zuò diāosù de diāokè fēicháng jīng xì.The carving of this sculpture is very fine.
- 精细，。Tā zuòshì jīng xì, hěn shǎo chūcuò.She is meticulous in her work and rarely makes mistakes.
- 精细。Zhè tái yíqì xūyào jīng xì tiáojié.This instrument requires careful adjustment.
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