Writing
细腻 (xìnì) — how to say "fine" in Chinese
细腻
Fine, delicate
adjective
Character composition
细
fine, thin
腻
greasy, smooth
Radicals / Keys
糸
Silk
#120 · mì · 6 strokes
肉
Meat
#130 · ròu · 6 strokes
Collocations
细腻的皮肤
xìnì de pífū
delicate skin
Examples
这幅画的笔触非常细腻，令人赞叹。
The brushstrokes in this painting are very delicate, admirable.
她的皮肤很细腻。
Her skin is very delicate.
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Frequently asked questions
Fine in Chinese meaning
"fine" in Chinese is 细腻 (xìnì).
细腻 meaning in English
细腻 (xìnì) means "Fine, delicate".
How is 细腻 pronounced?
It is pronounced xìnì (written as xini). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "fine" in Chinese characters?
It is written 细腻: 细 has 8 strokes, 腻 has 13 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order of each character and lets you trace it.
What HSK 3.0 level is 细腻?
细腻 is on the HSK 3.0 levels 7–9 word list. It is not part of the six-level HSK 2.0 lists.
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