delicate and exquisite; fine and dainty
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
1 sense · 4 examplesadjective
delicate and exquisite; fine and dainty; small and refined
Used to describe small objects, features, or designs that are refined and graceful. Often carries a positive connotation of elegance.
Tā她
pèi佩
dài戴
de的
yín银
shì饰
xiān纤
qiǎo巧
jīng精
zhì致
，
shí十
fēn分
yǎ雅
zhì致
。
The silver jewelry she wore was delicate and exquisite, very elegant.
Zhè这
zuò座
yuán园
lín林
bù布
jú局
xiān纤
qiǎo巧
，
bié别
jù具
jiàng匠
xīn心
。
This garden has a delicate layout with unique ingenuity.
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Tā她
de的
shǒu手
zhǐ指
xiān纤
qiǎo巧
xiū修
cháng长
，
shì适
hé合
tán弹
gāng钢
qín琴
。
Her fingers are slender and delicate, suitable for playing the piano.
Shì饰
wù物
xiān纤
qiǎo巧
jīng精
zhì致
，
shēn深
shòu受
nián年
qīng轻
nǚ女
xìng性
xǐ喜
ài爱
。
The ornaments are delicate and exquisite, deeply loved by young women.