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“meticulous” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinjīng xì

Example

她做事很精细,从不马虎。tā zuò shì hěn jīng xì cóng bù má hǔ

She is very meticulous in everything she does and is never careless.

Illustration for 精细 (meticulous)

How to say “meticulous” in Chinese

“Meticulous” in Chinese is 精细 (jīng xì).

Work shaped by close attention to small parts, with nothing important left rough or overlooked.

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

Example sentences with 精细

团队在预算上做了精细的计算,避免了浪费。tuán duì zài yù suàn shàng zuò le jīng xì de jì suàn bì miǎn le làng fèi

The team made meticulous budget calculations and avoided waste.

Tips for using 精细

  • In everyday Chinese, this adjective can praise a plan, process, or product for the quality of its small details, not only a person's behavior.

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