fine and smooth; exquisite and detailed (of writing, performance, etc.)
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
2 senses · 6 examplesadjective
fine and smooth; delicate
Usually describes the texture or surface of an object, especially materials or skin.
Zhè这
jiàn件
sī丝
chóu绸
de的
zhì质
dì地
fēi非
cháng常
xì细
nì腻
。
The texture of this silk is very fine and smooth.
Yīng婴
ér儿
de的
pí皮
fū肤
xiàng像
sī丝
chóu绸
yī一
yàng样
xì细
nì腻
。
A baby's skin is as delicate as silk.
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Zhè这
zhǒng种
miàn面
fěn粉
mó磨
dé得
hěn很
xì细
nì腻
。
This flour is ground very finely.
adjective
exquisite and detailed; nuanced
Describes the quality of artistic works, performances, or observations that are detailed and capture subtle nuances.
Zuò作
zhě者
duì对
rén人
wù物
xīn心
lǐ理
de的
miáo描
xiě写
fēi非
cháng常
xì细
nì腻
。
The author's portrayal of the character's psychology is very nuanced.
Tā她
de的
biǎo表
yǎn演
xì细
nì腻
ér而
fù富
yǒu有
qíng情
gǎn感
。
Her performance is exquisite and full of emotion.
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Zhè这
fú幅
huà画
duì对
guāng光
yǐng影
de的
chǔ处
lǐ理
shí十
fēn分
xì细
nì腻
。
The handling of light and shadow in this painting is very delicate.