zau1 mat6周密
Jyutpingzau1 mat6
Yalejāu maht
Definition
Careful, thorough, and detailed in thoughts, plans, or arrangements.
neutraldescriptionswork
How it's used
Focuses on the logical structure and completeness of a plan or strategy rather than just being cautious. It implies that every possible angle has been considered to prevent errors or loopholes. While it can describe a person, it is more commonly used to evaluate the quality of their work or ideas.
Examples
His plan is very well thought out.
You think so thoroughly, there definitely won't be any problems.
Related words
Common mistake
Often confused with 細心, which refers to being attentive to small details or being observant of others' feelings.周密 is strictly reserved for intellectual tasks like planning, organizing, or analyzing, whereas 細心 is used for general behavior or personality traits.
Grammar color guide
Noun
Verb
Adjective
Adverb
Pronoun
Classifier
Particle
Connector
Grammar guides
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
- In 30 secondsThe whole language at a glance. No tenses, no plurals, six tones, sentence particles. Read this before you dive into any specific topic.
- ParticlesSentence particles add tone, emotion, and nuance. Learn the most common particles in Cantonese and how to use them.
