精细 (jīng xì) — fine (delicate, intricate); meticulous, careful (in handling details)

Definition

精细 stresses 'fine, intricate' workmanship (craftsmanship, instruments, carving), while 仔细 and 细心 describe a person's careful, attentive approach to a task.

adjective
fine (delicate, intricate)meticulouscareful (in handling details)

Examples

  • 精细
    Zhè zuò diāo sù de diāo kè fēi cháng jīng xì.
    The carving of this sculpture is very fine.
  • 精细
    Tā zuò shì jīng xì, hěn shǎo chū cuò.
    She is meticulous in her work and rarely makes mistakes.
  • 精细
    Zhè tái yí qì xū yào jīng xì tiáo jié.
    This instrument requires careful adjustment.

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