Writing
细微 (xì wēi) — how to say "subtle" in Chinese
细微
Subtle, minute
adjective
Character composition
细
fine, thin
微
tiny, minute
Radicals / Keys
彳
Step
#60 · chì · 3 strokes
糸
Silk
#120 · mì · 6 strokes
Collocations
细微变化
xì wēi biàn huà
slight change
细微差别
xì wēi chā bié
subtle difference
Examples
我们需要注意到这些细微的变化。
We need to notice these subtle changes.
这个差别很细微。
This difference is very subtle.
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Frequently asked questions
Subtle meaning in Chinese
"subtle" in Chinese is 细微 (xì wēi).
细微 meaning in English
细微 (xì wēi) means "Subtle, minute".
How is 细微 pronounced?
It is pronounced xì wēi (written as xi wei, xiwei). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "subtle" in Chinese characters?
It is written 细微: 细 has 8 strokes, 微 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 细微?
细微 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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