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    Describing carefulness with 仔细 (zǐxì)

    Description & Modification
    Manner & Method

    Structure

    仔细 + 的 + Noun / 仔细 + Verb

    Explanation

    仔细 (zǐxì) is an adjective meaning "careful," "attentive," or "thorough." It describes a meticulous approach to a task, such as 仔细的研究 (careful research). It can also be used as an adverb before a verb, as in 仔细看 (look carefully).

    Examples

    • 她仔细检查了每一份文件才签字。

      Tā zǐxì jiǎnchá le měi yī fèn wénjiàn cái qiānzì.

      She carefully checked every document before signing.

    • 你要仔细听老师讲的每一个要点。

      Nǐ yào zǐxì tīng lǎoshī jiǎng de měi yī gè yàodiǎn.

      You need to carefully listen to every key point the teacher explains.

    • 他仔细地观察着地图，寻找正确的路线。

      Tā zǐxì de guānchá zhe dìtú, xúnzhǎo zhèngquè de lùxiàn.

      He carefully observed the map, looking for the correct route.

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