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subtle in Chinese

subtle in Chinese is 微妙的 — subtle means so slight or delicate that it is barely noticeable.

subtle in Chinese

微妙的
adj
Pronounced: wēi miào de
Of an argument or concept, words, etc.: requiring one to distinguish between fine points, especially if it is difficult to do so; nice; also (generally) , difficult to grasp; not easily understood or obvious.

What does "subtle" mean?

  1. adjective So slight or delicate that it is barely noticeable.
    "There was a subtle change in her voice when she mentioned the news."
  2. adjective Requiring careful thought to notice or understand; not obvious.
    "The difference between the two shades of blue is subtle and easy to miss."
  3. adjective Skilled at noticing fine details or handling delicate situations tactfully.
    "He was a subtle negotiator who always found a tactful way forward."
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subtle in a sentence

  • There was a subtle change in her voice when she mentioned the news.
  • There was a subtle hint of vanilla in the coffee.
  • The difference between the two shades of blue is subtle and easy to miss.
  • Her joke carried a subtle meaning that only a few people understood.

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What is "subtle" in Chinese?
"subtle" in Chinese is 微妙的. subtle means: So slight or delicate that it is barely noticeable.
How do you pronounce 微妙的?
"subtle" in Chinese is 微妙的, pronounced "wēi miào de".
How do you use "subtle" in a sentence?
Example: "There was a subtle change in her voice when she mentioned the news." In Chinese, "subtle" is 微妙的.
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