细小

xìxiǎo
adjectiveBeginner tiny, small, minute
general

Very small in size or amount; tiny or minute.

细小的裂缝让水渗透进来。

The tiny crack allowed water to seep in.

她注意到细小的变化。

She noticed the minute changes.

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Often used to describe something that is very small but still noticeable.

Collocations

细小的差别minute difference细小的细节minute detail细小的声音faint sound

Related Phrases

细小的差别phrase
minute difference

💡Pro Tip

Usage in Descriptions

Use '细小' to describe things that are very small but still noticeable, such as tiny cracks or minute details.

Gold Rule

Avoid Overuse

While '细小' can describe very small things, avoid using it for things that are completely invisible or negligible.

📖Word Origin

Combination of 细 (xì, meaning 'fine' or 'thin') and 小 (xiǎo, meaning 'small').

📝Usage Notes

Often used to describe things that are very small but still perceptible, such as tiny cracks, minute details, or faint sounds.

Word Breakdown

fine, thin
root
+
small
root
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