细 Stroke Order — How to Write 细
细 is written in 8 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 纟, then complete the remaining strokes.
Stroke order matters in Chinese: it keeps the character balanced, and it is how dictionaries and handwriting input methods expect a character to be written.
细 Radical and Character Components
细 is a phono-semantic compound: 纟 (silk) carries the meaning, while 田 indicates the sound.
Radical: 纟 + 5 more strokes
细 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- xì
Meanings of 细 in Chinese
1
xì细
Fine, small in particles; opposite of coarse.
海边的沙滩上，有很多细沙。
There is a lot of fine sand on the beach.
Referring to something long and slender having a small diameter; thin; fine.
他们的爱情就像细水长流，平淡而持久。
Their love is like a fine, steady stream that flows continuously, simple yet enduring.
Delicate; fine; meticulous (referring to craftsmanship, texture, or detail).
这件精美的瓷器展现了高超的细工技艺。
This exquisite porcelain piece showcases superb fine craftsmanship.
Soft or low in sound; delicate (referring to voice or sound).
她细声细气地说了一句悄悄话。
She whispered something softly.
Meticulous, detailed, thorough; refers to being careful, precise, and attentive to every detail.
请仔细阅读这份文件,确保没有遗漏任何重要信息。
Please read this document carefully to ensure no important information is missed.
Tiny, minute, or detailed; referring to something small in size or extent, or involving careful consideration of particulars.
她总是很注重生活中的细节。
She always pays great attention to the details in life.
Thrifty; frugal; careful with expenses.
他们家过日子很细，从不乱花钱
Their family lives very frugally and never spends money carelessly.
Common Words and Phrases with 细
1
A cell is the basic structural, functional, and biological unit of all known organisms.
生物体由无数个细胞组成，每个细胞都有其独特的功能。
Living organisms are composed of countless cells, and each cell has its unique function.
2
Subtle differences; to distinguish carefully.
这两种水果的味道有细别，一般人很难察觉。
There are subtle differences in the taste of these two fruits, which are hard for ordinary people to detect.
3
fine cloth
这条裙子是用柔软的细布做的，穿着很舒适。
This dress is made of soft muslin, making it very comfortable to wear.
4
details; a specific part or element shown in greater detail or on a larger scale.
为了更好地展示这幅画作的精妙之处，策展人特意制作了一些细部放大图。
To better showcase the exquisite details of this painting, the curator specially prepared some magnified close-ups of the details.
5
Fine vegetables; refers to produce that is out of season or in limited supply during a particular period, thus considered special or rare.
冬天时，市场上的细菜总是特别抢手，价格也比平时贵不少。
In winter, the delicate vegetables in the market are always particularly sought after, and the price is much more expensive than usual.
6
To not reject anything, whether big or small; to accept all things, big or small.
这家图书馆在整理文献资料时，秉持着细大不捐的原则，确保每一份珍贵的记录都能被妥善保存。
When organizing its literary materials, this library adheres to the principle of omitting nothing, big or small, ensuring that every piece of precious record is properly preserved.
7
Not to exceed or go beyond the limits, whether in minor or major matters.
他对待工作总是细致入微，无论项目大小，都严格遵守规范，细大不逾。
He always handles his work with meticulous care, strictly adhering to the established norms for projects of all sizes, never exceeding the defined boundaries.
8
9
to read carefully
她花了一个下午的时间细读那本关于古生物学的专业书籍，试图理解其中复杂的理论。
She spent an entire afternoon scrutinizing the professional book on paleontology, trying to grasp its complex theories.
10
Fineness; a measure of relative width, diameter, linear density, or weight per unit length, typically for fibers or yarns.
这种羊毛的细度非常高，因此织出的布料手感柔软舒适。
The fineness of this wool is very high, so the fabric woven from it feels soft and comfortable.
11
Delicate; meticulous; fine and close-grained.
这件雕刻作品的纹理非常细发，展现了匠人精湛的技艺。
The texture of this carved artwork is very delicate, demonstrating the craftsman's exquisite skill.
12
Finespun refers to the process of spinning coarse yarn into fine yarn, typically the final stage in textile spinning.
工人师傅们正在车间里进行细纺，将粗纱加工成光滑的细线。
The skilled workers are performing fine spinning in the workshop, processing coarse yarn into smooth fine thread.
13
A high, slender heel, typically on a woman's shoe.
她今天选择了一双红色细高跟鞋来搭配她的连衣裙，显得格外迷人
She chose a pair of red stiletto heels today to match her dress, looking especially charming.
14
A tall and slender figure; a tall and slender person.
她从小就是个细高挑儿，现在长大了更是模特身材。
She has been tall and slender since she was a child, and now that she's grown up, she has a model-like figure.
15
Fine or delicate workmanship; intricate craftsmanship.
这件景泰蓝瓶上的花纹是老师傅用多年经验积累的细工，每一笔都充满了匠心。
The patterns on this cloisonné vase are intricate work honed by the master craftsman's years of experience, with every stroke imbued with ingenuity.
16
trivial matter; minor dispute
他们常常因为一些细故而争吵，但很快又会和好。
They often quarrel over trivial matters, but soon make up.
More words with 细
- jiān奸xì细spy, mole
- suǒ琐xì细Trivial, Minor
- xiáng详xì细detailed
- zǐ仔xì细Careful, Meticulous
- ái癌xì细bāo胞A cell that has become cancerous.
- xiàn腺xì细bāo胞A gland cell.
- kē苛xì细severe and exacting
- miáo苗xì细thin
- jiū究xì细ér儿Go into detail, Examine meticulously
- xì细jié节Detail, Details
- xì细jūn菌bacteria
- xì细mì密fine, dense
- xì细nì腻delicate, fine
- xì细wēi微Subtle, Minute
- xì细xiǎo小tiny, small
- xì细xīn心careful, meticulous
- xì细yǔ雨Light rain, Drizzle
- xì细zhì致Meticulous, Detailed
- xì细nèn嫩delicate, tender
- xì细xiàn线thin line, fine thread
Idioms with 细
- xì细jiáo嚼màn慢yàn咽chew slowly, savor fully
- xì细pí皮nèn嫩ròu肉delicate and tender skin
- xì细shēng声xì细qì气speak in a soft, gentle voice
- xì细shuǐ水cháng长liú流economize for sustained use
- xì细wēi微mò末jié节insignificant minor trivial details
- xì细zhī枝mò末jié节insignificant details
- bù不zhī知dǐ底xì细not know the true situation
- cū粗zhōng中yǒu有xì细careful despite rough appearance
- dǎn胆dà大xīn心xì细bold in planning, careful in execution
- dī低shēng声xì细yǔ语speak in a low voice
- fán繁zhī枝xì细jié节numerous and trivial details
- hé和fēng风xì细yǔ雨gentle and accommodating manner
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Open the tool →Questions about 细
What does 细 mean in Chinese?
细 (xì) means “Fine, small in particles” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 细?
细 is pronounced xì in Mandarin Chinese.
How many strokes does 细 have?
细 has 8 strokes.
How do you write 细?
细 is written in 8 strokes, starting from the radical 纟. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 细?
The radical of 细 is 纟, and 细 is a phono-semantic compound.