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Chinese
xìnì
Meaning: exquisite; delicate; fine; detailed
Part of Speech: Adjective

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Example sentences

這部電影對人物情感的描寫非常細膩。
这部电影对人物情感的描写非常细腻。
This movie's portrayal of the characters' emotions is very exquisite.
奶奶週末帶我去劇院看崑曲,唱腔細膩又悠長。
Grandma took me to the theater over the weekend to watch classical Chinese opera, and the singing was delicate and lingering.
這位演員的唱腔細膩婉轉,讓觀眾如癡如醉。
This performer's singing style is delicate and graceful, leaving the audience spellbound.
他的畫風粗獷有力,卻能表現出細膩的情感。
His artistic style is rough and powerful, yet it can express delicate emotions.
這幅畫的筆法十分細膩。
The brushwork of this painting is extremely delicate.

Usage Notes

Used to describe smooth textures or detailed and meticulous creative work.

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