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细节 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
细节xìjiédetailsHSK 5, n, rank #1860, Medium
细节xìjiéparticularsHSK 5, n, rank #1860, Medium
xìjié(xi4jie2) T4
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March 24, 2026
细节(細節)xìjié(xi4jie2)

细节 (xìjié) refers to the small, often intricate parts that make up a larger whole. It is commonly used in contexts such as discussions, reports, or creative works where paying attention to the finer points is important for clarity and comprehension.

Frequency#1860DifficultyMedium
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, attention to 细节 is highly valued in areas such as craftsmanship, cuisine, and interpersonal relationships. This reflects a broader cultural appreciation for thoroughness and quality in both personal and professional endeavors.

Memory Tip

Think of 细 (xì) as a 'thin line' that represents a small detail, and 节 (jié) as 'segments' or 'sections.' Imagine a thin line connecting different segments of a story, emphasizing how each part is crucial to the overall narrative.

Meanings of 细节

xìjié(xi4jie2)
1details
2particulars
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About 细节

细节Simplified
細節Traditional
—Strokes
—Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#1860Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L5HSK 3.0L5IntermediateTOCFLL4HSKKL2CEFRB1

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AI Study Notes for 细节

Quick Contrast

细节 (xìjié) vs 方面 (fāngmiàn) — use 细节 when emphasizing small, intricate parts rather than general aspects.

Memory Mnemonic

Think of 细 (xì) as a 'thin line' that represents a small detail, and 节 (jié) as 'segments' or 'sections.' Imagine a thin line connecting different segments of a story, emphasizing how each part is crucial to the overall narrative.

Usage Notes

Be careful not to confuse 细节 with 细心 (xìxīn), which means careful or meticulous. 细节 is often used in both formal and informal contexts, particularly in professional settings. Common collocations include '注意细节' (pay attention to details) and '细节问题' (issues of detail).

HSK Study Tips

As an HSK Level 5 word, 细节 connects to other words related to analysis, examination, or description. Students should focus on using it in context, particularly in discussions about reports, projects, or critiques where details are crucial.

Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, attention to 细节 is highly valued in areas such as craftsmanship, cuisine, and interpersonal relationships. This reflects a broader cultural appreciation for thoroughness and quality in both personal and professional endeavors.

Common Mistakes

Learners often misuse 细节 by saying '细节的' instead of '细节' to describe something. For example, saying '细节的问题' instead of the correct '关于细节的问题' (questions about details) can lead to confusion.

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Component Characters

细xìthin or slender
HSK 48 strokes纟
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节jiéfestival
HSK 35 strokes艹
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Grammar Patterns of 细节

细节 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 2 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.

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我们需认真对待每一个____。

We need to take every detail seriously.

Example Sentences for 细节 (10)

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我没办法给你提供细节，因为我并不了解任何细节。

wǒ méi bàn fǎ gěi nǐ tí gōng xì jié， ， yīn wéi wǒ bìng bù le jiě rèn hé xì。

I can't give you details because I don't actually have any details.
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画这幅画的时候，画家非常注意细节。

huà zhè fú huà de shí hòu， ， huà jiā fēi cháng zhù yì xì。

The painting had been executed with meticulous attention to detail.
3
在所有细节最后确定下来之前我们无可奉告。

zài suǒ yǒu xì jié zuì hòu què dìng xià lái zhī qián wǒ mén wú kě fèng gào。

We are saying nothing until all the details have been finalised.
4
这辆自行车品质一流，外观漂亮，有一些细节之处与众不同。

zhè liàng zì háng chē pǐn zhì yī liú， ， wài guān piāo， liàng ， yǒu yī xiē xì jié zhī chǔ yǔ zhòng。

The bike has style, it has looks, it has its little idiosyncrasies.
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她只有在催眠状态下才能记起那次事故的细节。

tā zhī yǒu zài cuī mián zhuàng tài xià cái néng jì qǐ nà cì shì gù de xì jié。

She only remembered details of the accident under hypnosis .
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他工作时不会过分注重细节。

tā gōng zuò shí bù huì guò fēn zhù zhòng xì jié。

There's a lack of fussiness about the way he works.
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看来人们一定会竭力要求金先生提供进一步的细节。

kàn lái rén mén yī dìng huì jié lì yào qiú jīn xiān shēng tí gōng jìn yī bù de xì jié。

Mr King seems certain to be pressed for further details.
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光是这么多的细节就会让哪怕是头脑最清醒的作者感到困惑。

guāng shì zhè mó duō de xì jié jiù huì ràng nǎ pà shì tóu nǎo zuì qīng xǐng de zuò zhě gǎn dào kùn huò。

The sheer quantity of detail would bemuse even the most clear-headed author.
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虽然地税在细节上复杂得要命，但在本质上却很简单。

suī rán dì shuì zài xì jié shàng fù zá dé yào mìng， ， dàn zài běn zhì shàng què hěn jiǎn。

Though off-puttingly complicated in detail, local taxes are in essence simple.
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我们坐在莉莉的日光浴室里，我把目前形势的细节情况又补充说明了一下。

wǒ mén zuò zài lì lì de rì guāng yù shì lǐ， ， wǒ bǎ mù qián xíng shì de xì jié qíng kuàng yòu bǔ chōng shuō míng le yī。

We sat in Lily's sunroom while I sketched in the situation.

Cultural Notes for 细节

🏮Cultural insight

In Chinese culture, attention to 细节 is highly valued in areas such as craftsmanship, cuisine, and interpersonal relationships. This reflects a broader cultural appreciation for thoroughness and quality in both personal and professional endeavors.

🌏Cross-cultural Insight

In Western cultures, while details are also important, there is often a greater emphasis on big-picture thinking compared to the meticulous attention to detail seen in Chinese contexts.

Frequently Asked Questions about 细节

You can say '这个报告的细节很重要' (The details of this report are very important).