sai3 nei6細膩细腻
Jyutpingsai3 nei6
Yalesai neih
Definition
Fine and smooth, exquisite, or highly detailed and meticulous.
- fine and smooth; delicate; exquisite
- highly detailed; meticulous; paying close attention to details
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How it's used
Focuses on the ability to perceive or express subtle details that others might overlook. It is often used to praise artistic works, such as literature or film, or to describe someone's personality as being particularly sensitive and attentive to nuances. Unlike simple words for carefulness, it carries a sense of refinement and depth.
Examples
The novel he wrote has very exquisite descriptions.
You handle emotions in such a delicate and thoughtful way.
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Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe physical textures like smooth skin or fabric, as it is almost exclusively reserved for abstract concepts, artistic expression, or emotional intelligence.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
