zi3緻致
Jyutpingzi3
Yaleji
Definition
Fine, delicate, exquisite, or beautiful.
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How it's used
This character is almost exclusively encountered as a bound morpheme within the compound 精緻. It functions as a formal descriptor for high quality, intricate craftsmanship, or refined aesthetics. Unlike common adjectives, it is rarely used on its own in spoken Cantonese to describe objects.
Examples
This ornament is very delicately crafted.
Do you think this design is exquisite enough?
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often mistakenly use 緻 as a standalone adjective, but it is not a free-standing word in modern Cantonese. Always pair it with 精 to form the standard compound.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- 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.
