细腻

xì nì

HSK 3.0 Level 7 Adjective Uncommon

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Definitions

1. exquisite
2. meticulous

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Word relationships

Antonyms

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• 粗糙 cū cāo 粗糙 cū cāo crude 质地不精细或工作不细致: crude

Related words

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• 微妙 wēi miào 微妙 wēi miào subtle 形容感情或变化时意义相近: subtle

Synonyms

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• 细致 xì zhì 细致 xì zhì delicate 形容做工、描写等精密: delicate

Usage notes

Collocations

Common in descriptions of skin, fabric, emotions, and artistic performance.

Common mistakes

Unlike 细致 (xìzhì), 细腻 is more about texture or subtlety; do not use it for careful work.

Example Sentences

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这种冰淇淋的口感非常 细腻 。

The mouthfeel of this ice cream is very smooth.

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Child Words of 细腻

• 细 细 xì: thin or slender
• 腻 腻 nì: greasy