细微

細微

xìwēi

adjective HSK 7-9 #13,045

Meanings

1 subtle
2 fine
3 minute
4 slight

Characters

Fine and tiny - subtle.

Examples

他注意到了一些细微的变化。

Tā zhùyì dào le yīxiē xìwēi de biànhuà.

He noticed some subtle changes.

这两幅画有细微的差别。

Zhè liǎng fú huà yǒu xìwēi de chābié.

These two paintings have subtle differences.

细微之处见真功夫。

Xìwēi zhī chù jiàn zhēngōngfu.

True skill is seen in the fine details.

Tips

usage

细微 describes things that are small but potentially significant: 细微的差别 (subtle difference), 细微的变化 (slight change). Compare with 微小 which emphasizes being tiny/insignificant.

Stroke Order

细 xì

微 wēi