Definition
细细 is the reduplicated form of 细 (thin/fine). In Chinese, reduplication of a monosyllabic adjective adds intensity and a vivid, descriptive quality, often used as an adverb (with 地) or as a predicate (with 的). Depending on context, 细细 can mean 'very thin or fine' (describing texture or detail), 'very light or low' (describing a voice or sound), or 'very careful/meticulous' (describing an action).
r.f.
very thinfineor delicatevery light or low (in voice or sound)very careful or meticulous
Examples
- ，。Zhè kuài bùliào mō qǐlái xì xì de, hěn róuruǎn.This fabric feels very fine and soft.
- ，。Tā shuōhuà de shēngyīn xì xì de, xiàng xiǎo māo jiào.Her speaking voice is very soft, like a kitten meowing.
- 细细。Tā bǎ xìn xì xì de kàn le yí biàn.He read the letter very carefully.
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