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“detail” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinxì jié

Example

他说话总是注意细节。tā shuō huà zǒng shì zhù yì xì jié

He always pays attention to details when he speaks.

Illustration for 细节 (detail)

How to say “detail” in Chinese

“Detail” in Chinese is 细节 (xì jié).

A precise point inside a plan, account, or task, viewed as one piece of the whole.

Full entry for 细节: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 细节

会议上我们讨论了项目的细节。huì yì shàng wǒ men tǎo lùn le xiàng mù dì xì jié

At the meeting, we discussed the details of the project.

Tips for using 细节

  • The noun is especially useful when practical arrangements are being discussed, since it can cover small points that still need deciding or checking.

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