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    Expressing 'detailed' or 'exhaustive' with 详尽 (xiángjìn)

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    Structure

    详尽 + 的 + Noun

    Explanation

    The adjective 详尽 (xiángjìn) means 'detailed,' 'thorough,' or 'exhaustive.' It describes something that is comprehensive and leaves nothing out. It is often used to modify nouns like conversations, reports, or investigations.

    Examples

    • 她写了一份详尽的调查报告。

      Tā xiě le yī fèn xiángjìn de diàochá bàogào.

      She wrote a thorough investigation report.

    • 老师给了我们一份详尽的复习资料。

      Lǎoshī gěi le wǒmen yī fèn xiángjìn de fùxí zīliào.

      The teacher gave us a comprehensive set of review materials.

    • 他对事情的经过做了详尽的描述。

      Tā duì shìqíng de jīngguò zuò le xiángjìn de miáoshù.

      He gave a detailed description of what happened.

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