delicate in Chinese
delicate in Chinese is 精緻, 昨天的, 容易 — delicate means easily damaged and needing careful handling.
delicate in Chinese
精緻
Pronounced: jīng zhì
Easily damaged or requiring careful handling.
昨天的
Pronounced: zuó tiān de
(informal) Unwell, especially because of having drunk too much alcohol.
容易
Pronounced: róng yì
Light, or softly tinted; said of a colour.
What does "delicate" mean?
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adjective Easily damaged and needing careful handling.
"Be careful with that old lace, because it is very delicate."
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adjective Requiring tact or care because of its sensitive nature.
"It is a delicate matter, so please do not mention it at dinner."
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adjective Fine or subtle in detail, texture, or flavor.
"The tea has a delicate floral scent that fades quickly."
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delicate in a sentence
- Be careful with that old lace, because it is very delicate.
- A baby bird's bones are delicate and can break easily.
- It is a delicate matter, so please do not mention it at dinner.
- She handled the delicate situation between the two neighbours with great tact.
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What is "delicate" in Chinese?
"delicate" in Chinese is 精緻, 昨天的, 容易. delicate means: Easily damaged and needing careful handling.
How do you pronounce 精緻?
"delicate" in Chinese is 精緻, pronounced "jīng zhì".
How do you use "delicate" in a sentence?
Example: "Be careful with that old lace, because it is very delicate." In Chinese, "delicate" is 精緻, 昨天的, 容易.
Are there other ways to say "delicate" in Chinese?
Yes — Chinese has 3 translations listed for "delicate": 精緻, 昨天的, 容易.
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