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细小
xìxiǎo
tiny, small, minute
这颗星星看起来非常细小。
This star looks very tiny.
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.
Often used to describe something that is very small but still noticeable.
Related Phrases
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
细
fine, thin
root小
small
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