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Definition
Careful, meticulous, and thorough in one's thinking.
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How it's used
Carries a formal and slightly intellectual tone, often used in professional or analytical contexts rather than casual conversation. It specifically highlights the logical structure and completeness of a thought process or a plan. While it describes a positive trait, it can sometimes imply a person is overly cautious or pedantic if used in a social setting.
Examples
He works very meticulously and never makes mistakes.
Is your plan thorough enough?
Related words
Common phrases
meticulous and thoughtful
a well-thought-out plan
Common mistake
Often confused with 細心, which focuses more on attention to detail and care for others, whereas 縝密 is strictly about the logical depth and structural integrity of a plan or argument.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
