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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
adj
Pronounced: jīng zhì
Easily damaged or requiring careful handling.
昨天的
adj
Pronounced: zuó tiān de
(informal) Unwell, especially because of having drunk too much alcohol.
容易
adj
Pronounced: róng yì
Light, or softly tinted; said of a colour.

What does "delicate" mean?

  1. adjective Easily damaged and needing careful handling.
    "The vase is extremely delicate, so wrap it well before shipping."
  2. adjective Requiring tact or care because of its sensitive nature.
    "Discussing the layoffs is a delicate subject in the office right now."
  3. adjective Fine or subtle in detail, texture, or flavor.
    "The dish had a delicate balance of ginger and lime."

delicate in a sentence

  • The vase is extremely delicate, so wrap it well before shipping.
  • Discussing the layoffs is a delicate subject in the office right now.
  • The dish had a delicate balance of ginger and lime.

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Frequently asked questions

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: "The vase is extremely delicate, so wrap it well before shipping." 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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