very thin; slender; delicate
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Meanings
1 sense · 4 examplesadjective
very thin; slender; fine; delicate
Describes objects, lines, or body parts that are thin and delicate. Often carries a positive connotation of elegance.
Zhè这
bǐ笔
huà画
de的
xiàn线
tiáo条
fēi非
cháng常
xiān纤
xì细
。
The lines of this brushwork are very fine and delicate.
Tā她
de的
shǒu手
zhǐ指
xiān纤
xì细
xiū修
cháng长
，
hěn很
shì适
hé合
tán弹
gāng钢
qín琴
。
Her fingers are slender and long, very suitable for playing the piano.
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Zhè这
gēn根
shéng绳
zi子
tài太
xiān纤
xì细
le了
，
kǒng恐
pà怕
chéng承
shòu受
bu不
zhù住
zhè这
me么
zhòng重
de的
zhòng重
liàng量
。
This rope is too thin; I'm afraid it can't bear such a heavy weight.
Liǔ柳
shù树
chōu抽
chū出
le了
xiān纤
xì细
de的
zhī枝
tiáo条
，
zài在
chūn春
fēng风
zhōng中
qīng轻
qīng轻
yáo摇
bǎi摆
。
The willow tree has put forth slender branches, swaying gently in the spring breeze.