sai3 mat6細密细密
Jyutpingsai3 mat6
Yalesai maht
Definition
Careful, meticulous, and delicate in one's thinking, attitude, or work.
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How it's used
Focuses on the meticulousness of one's thought process or planning rather than physical size. It implies a high level of attention to detail that prevents mistakes, often used to praise someone for being thorough or cautious. It carries a positive connotation of reliability and precision.
Examples
He works very carefully and never misses any details.
Since you think so carefully, why don't you take charge of this plan?
Related words
Common phrases
meticulous in one's thinking
thorough in one's work
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 細心, which focuses more on being considerate or attentive to others' feelings. While both imply care, 細密 is specifically about the logical, structural, or analytical depth of one's work or thinking.
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