zau1 zi3周至
Jyutpingzau1 zi3
Yalejāu ji
Definition
Attentive, thoughtful, and considerate; thorough and detailed.
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How it's used
Describes a level of care and attention to detail that ensures nothing is overlooked. It implies a sense of reliability and completeness in one's actions or planning. While it shares the same meaning as 周到, it is often used to emphasize the meticulous nature of a person's preparation.
Examples
He is very thorough in his work, no need for anyone to worry.
You arranged everything so thoughtfully, thank you so much for your hard work.
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Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 周圍, which means around or everywhere, due to the shared character 周. Ensure you are using it to describe the quality of an action rather than a location.
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