mou4 mei4 bat1 zi3無微不至无微不至
Jyutpingmou4 mei4 bat1 zi3
Yalemòuh mèih bāt ji
Definition
Meticulous and carefully attentive to every detail, especially in caring for someone.
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How it's used
This idiom describes a level of care that is exhaustive, covering every minor detail. It is often used to praise someone's devotion, but it can also be used sarcastically to imply that someone is being overly servile or pandering to others.
Examples
They are truly meticulous in caring for me, I am very touched.
Related words
Common phrases
to look after someone meticulously
Common mistake
Learners often mistake this for a simple adjective, but it functions as a descriptive phrase that usually requires the adverbial marker 噉 when modifying a verb.
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