详
detailed; explain; clear; surname
Meanings
4 senses · 20 examplesadjective
detailed; thorough (opposite of brief)
Used to describe information, explanations, or conversations that cover many details.
The teacher gave a detailed explanation of this problem.
We can sit down and talk through the cooperation details thoroughly.
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This travel brochure introduces things in great detail.
He recounted his travel experience at great length without being verbose.
The level of detail in this report needs to be adjusted.
verb
to explain in detail; to elaborate
formalOften used in formal or written contexts to indicate providing detailed information.
Please elaborate on the specific clauses of this contract.
Details are in the text; please do not believe rumors blindly.
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We will inform you in detail about the event arrangements via email.
After he explained in detail, everyone understood the rules.
This manual lists all precautions in detail.
adjective
clear; well-documented
Used to describe information that is known or verified clearly.
The cause of death in this accident is currently unknown.
The birth and death years of this poet are unclear and need to be verified.
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The information the police have about his whereabouts is unclear.
The specific progress updates on the project vary in level of detail.
In this historical material, the background information of some figures is unclear.
noun
surname Xiang
Used as a family name, capitalized when used as a proper noun.
Mr. Xiang is a long-time client of our company.
Teacher Xiang has been teaching in the Chinese Department for twenty years.
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I have a colleague with the surname Xiang, everyone calls him Brother Xiang.
The Xiang family's genealogy has been compiled up to the tenth generation.
The surname Xiang is relatively concentrated across the country.