细微 xìwēi tiny
tiny; minute; fine; subtle; sensitive (instruments)
How to remember 细微: 细 slender + 微 small = tiny.
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- 'Tiny and subtle', for small differences or changes - 细微的变化 (xìwēi de biànhuà) subtle changes; 细微差别 (xìwēi chābié) minute distinctions.
- Focuses on smallness/faintness of a detail, whereas 细腻 (xìnì) is about fineness of texture or craftsmanship.
- Written-leaning; often about things barely perceptible.