Learn Chinese Characters

Meaning

fine; minutely; thin; slender

Chinese: 细小、细致。

Hear the Four Tones

The same syllable “xi” becomes a different word in each tone. 细 is the 4th tone. Tap any tone to hear a native voice and see its pitch shape.

Stroke Order

Tap Animate to watch the strokes in order, or Practice to trace it yourself.

Common Words

  • 仔细zǐ xìcareful; attentive; cautious; to be careful
  • 细节xì jiédetails; particulars
  • 详细xiáng xìdetailed; in detail; minute
  • 细心xì xīnmeticulous; careful; attentive
  • 细致xì zhìdelicate; fine; careful; meticulous

Example Sentence

请仔细看清楚题目。Qǐng zǐ xì kàn qīng chu tí mù.Please read the question carefully.

Qǐngto ask仔细zǐ xìcareful看清kàn qīngto see clearlychudistinct题目tí mùsubject