细腻

細膩

xìnì

adjective HSK 7 #18,429

Meanings

1 smooth; delicate; fine-textured (of skin, fabric)
2 meticulous; exquisite; subtle (of craftsmanship, performance)

Characters

fine; thin; detailed

smooth; greasy; meticulous

Examples

她的皮肤很细腻。

Tā de pífū hěn xìnì.

Her skin is very smooth and delicate.

这幅画的笔触非常细腻。

Zhè fú huà de bǐchù fēicháng xìnì.

The brushwork in this painting is extremely fine and detailed.

Tips

usage

Two main uses: physical (smooth skin, fine texture) and abstract (detailed craftsmanship, subtle emotions). Describing a person as 细腻 means they are attentive to details and emotionally sensitive — usually a compliment.

Stroke Order

细 xì

腻 nì