English–Chinese
“delicate” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinxì nì
Example
她的感情很细腻，很容易被感动。tā de gǎn qíng hěn xì nì hěn róng yì bèi gǎn dòng
Her feelings are very delicate, and she is easily moved.
How to say “delicate” in Chinese
“Delicate” in Chinese is 细腻 (xì nì).
Fine differences are noticed, expressed, or built into a smooth, richly layered whole.
Example sentences with 细腻
这位作家的内心观察很细腻，细节描写入微。zhè wèi zuò jiā de nèi xīn guān chá hěn xì nì xì jié miáo xiě rù wēi
This writer's observations of the inner world are delicate, and the descriptions of details are very precise.
Tips for using 细腻
- English delicate often suggests fragility, but the Chinese adjective can praise emotional expression, writing, or texture without suggesting weakness.