- lit. to keep ding (the fourth heavenly stem) distinct from mao (the fourth earthly branch) (idiom)
- fig. meticulous
- conscientious
- unambiguous
Generated definitions (experimental)
- meticulous
- conscientious
- unambiguous
This means to be very careful and precise, paying great attention to detail.
He is very meticulous in his work.
She always checks every detail carefully.
This refers to someone who takes their duties seriously and is dedicated to doing their best.
He is a very conscientious person and never takes shortcuts in his work.
She always takes her responsibilities seriously.
This implies clarity in communication or expression, meaning there are no misunderstandings.
His explanation was very clear and left no room for misunderstandings.
Her words made it clear to everyone.
Generated collocations (experimental)
dīng shì dīng , mǎo shì mǎo丁是丁,卯是卯to keep things distinct and clearyī sī bù gǒu一丝不苟meticulous in work or tasksmíng míng明明bái bái白白to be unambiguous or crystal clearrèn zhēn认真fù zé负责conscientious and responsibleQīng清qīng chu清楚Chǔ楚to be clear and unmistakablebù yào不要mó léng liǎng kě模棱两可to avoid ambiguityyán jǐn严谨xì zhì细致rigorous and meticulousyán xíng yī zhì言行一致to be consistent in word and actionyī mù liǎo rán一目了然to be clear at a glancejīng zhǔn精准wú wù无误to be precise and accuratemíng què明确wú wù无误to be unambiguous and unmistakableháo bù毫不hán hu含糊to be unequivocal and clear-cut