Definition
细腻 (xì nì) describes a fine, smooth texture (e.g., skin, cake) or a nuanced, detailed observation/description. Compared to 细致 (xì zhì), which emphasizes thoroughness and careful attention in work or approach, 细腻 focuses on fineness and subtlety of texture or perception. It is less about overall refinement (精致/精美) and more about the quality of being fine-grained or perceptive.
adjective
finedelicate (of texture, such as skin or cake)meticulousnuanced (of description or observation
Examples
- 细腻，。Tā de pífū hěn xì nì, xiàng yīng'ér yíyàng.Her skin is very delicate, like a baby's.
- 细腻。Zhè bù diànyǐng duì rénwù xīnlǐ de kèhuà fēicháng xì nì.This film's portrayal of the characters' psychology is very nuanced.
- 细腻，。Tā shì yí gè xīnsī xì nì de nánhái, zǒng néng zhùyì dào biérén de qíngxù.He is a boy with a meticulous mind, always able to notice others' emotions.
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