zi1 zit3枝節枝节
Jyutpingzi1 zit3
Yalejī jit
Definition
Minor details, side issues, or unexpected complications and difficulties.
- figurativeminor matters, side issues, or trivial details
- figurativeunexpected difficulties, troubles, or complications
neutralother
How it's used
Used primarily to describe complications or digressions that distract from the main objective. It carries a slightly negative connotation, implying that these issues are unnecessary or obstructive. It is frequently used in professional or formal settings to urge someone to focus on the core issue rather than getting bogged down in minor details.
Examples
The matter was simple, but unexpectedly many side issues arose.
Stop talking about the minor details, can you just get to the point?
Related words
Common phrases
to create extra problems
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 細節, which simply means details. While 細節 can be neutral or positive, 枝節 almost always implies that the details are problematic, distracting, or an unexpected source of trouble.
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Grammar guides
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