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细针密缕
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细针密缕

细针密缕 — “To work meticulously and thoroughly”

细针密缕 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to work meticulously and thoroughly”. To be very careful and attentive to details. Literally, “fine needle, dense thread”.

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细针密缕 Pronunciation and Pinyin

细针密缕 Character Breakdown

Stroke Order
CharacterPinyinStrokesMeaning
细
xì8fine, thin, meticulous
针
zhēn7needle
密
mì11Dense, close, secret
缕
lǚ12thread, strand, wisp

Example Sentence with 细针密缕

她对待任何任务都一丝不苟,总是细针密缕地完成每一个环节
She is meticulous about every task, always completing each step in a fine and thorough manner.

Idioms Related to 细针密缕

Synonyms of 细针密缕

  • xì细zhēn针mì密xiàn线work with extreme care and precision
  • jiàn见fèng缝chā插zhēn针seize every available opportunity

Antonyms of 细针密缕

  • dà大dāo刀kuò阔fǔ斧act boldly and resolutely
  • cū粗zhī枝dà大yè叶careless and sloppy

More idioms starting with 细

  • xì细bù不róng容fā发extremely minute, allowing no margin
  • xì细rù入háo毫máng芒extremely meticulous and detailed
  • xì细jiáo嚼màn慢yàn咽chew slowly, savor fully
  • xì细shēng声xì细qì气speak in a soft, gentle voice
  • xì细dà大bù不juān捐include everything, big or small
  • xì细dà大bù不yú逾adhere to rules meticulously
  • xì细dà大wú无yí遗meticulously thorough
  • xì细wēi微mò末jié节insignificant minor trivial details
  • xì细zhī枝mò末jié节insignificant details
  • xì细shuǐ水cháng长liú流economize for sustained use
  • xì细pí皮nèn嫩ròu肉delicate and tender skin

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Questions about 细针密缕

What does 细针密缕 mean?

细针密缕 (xì zhēn mì lǚ) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to work meticulously and thoroughly”.

How do you pronounce 细针密缕?

细针密缕 is pronounced xì zhēn mì lǚ in Mandarin Chinese.

What does 细针密缕 literally mean?

Literally, 细针密缕 means “fine needle, dense thread”. It is used to mean “to work meticulously and thoroughly”.

What is the Chinese definition of 细针密缕?

缕:线。针线细密。比喻工作细致或处理事情周到。

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