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一丝不苟

yī sī bù gǒu

HSK 7–9

Meaning

  • not one thread loose (idiom); strictly according to the rules
  • meticulous
  • not one hair out of place

Definition

形容办事认真,连最细微的地方也不马虎。

Describes someone who is extremely conscientious and meticulous in handling matters, not sloppy in the slightest detail.

Usage

一丝不苟”是一个褒义词,常用于形容一个人做事情极其认真、细致、严谨,不放过任何微小的细节。它可以用来描述工作态度、学习精神、制作工艺等方面,强调对完美和精确的追求。

"一丝不苟" (yī sī bù gǒu) is a commendatory term often used to describe someone who is extremely serious, meticulous, and rigorous in their work, not overlooking any minute details. It can be used to describe work attitude, study spirit, craftsmanship, and other aspects, emphasizing the pursuit of perfection and precision.

Examples

  • 1 他在科研工作中总是一丝不苟,力求数据精确无误。(He is always meticulous in his scientific research, striving for accurate and error-free data.)
  • 2 老师批改作业时一丝不苟,连标点符号的错误也不会放过。(The teacher corrects homework meticulously, not even overlooking errors in punctuation.)
  • 3 这位老木匠对手艺一丝不苟,做出的家具总是精美绝伦。(This old carpenter is meticulous about his craftsmanship, and the furniture he makes is always exquisitely beautiful.)
  • 4 会计师的工作必须一丝不苟,任何一个小小的错误都可能造成巨大的损失。(An accountant's work must be meticulous; any small error could lead to huge losses.)
  • 5 制作精密仪器需要工程师们一丝不苟的精神和精湛的技术。(Manufacturing precision instruments requires engineers to have a meticulous spirit and superb skills.)

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