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Chinese
suǒsuì
Meaning: trivial; petty; made up of small, unimportant details
Part of Speech: Adjective

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Example

他把瑣碎的日常寫進日記,反而讓生活變得更有意義。
他把琐碎的日常写进日记,反而让生活变得更有意义。
He wrote the little details of daily life in his diary, which made life feel more meaningful.

Usage Notes

Used for details, chores, or matters that feel small and unimportant; it can also suggest an annoying accumulation of such details.

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