cim1纖纤
Jyutpingcim1
Yalechīm
Definition
Fine; thin; slender or delicate.
neutraldescriptionshealth
How it's used
Primarily functions as a literary or formal morpheme rather than a standalone adjective in daily speech. It is most commonly encountered in compound words related to physical appearance or biological structures. When describing someone as slim in casual conversation, speakers almost always prefer 瘦 instead.
Examples
Her waist is so slender, it's really enviable.
These fibrous foods are very healthy for the stomach.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not use this word as a direct substitute for 瘦 when describing a person's body weight. Using it in isolation to mean thin sounds unnatural and overly poetic, as it is almost exclusively used in formal compounds like 纖瘦 or 纖維.
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Grammar guides
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