无微不至
无微不至 (wú wēi bù zhì) literally means “no detail not attended to” and expresses “meticulous; attentive to every detail”. This idiom is used when describing situations involving relationships and character.
Also searched as: wu wei bu zhi, wu wei bu zhi,无微不至 meaning, 无微不至 in english
Meticulous; attentive to every detail
Pronunciation: wú wēi bù zhì Literal meaning: No detail not attended to
Origin & Usage
There is no (无) smallness (微) that is not (不) reached (至). The construction works by exhaustion rather than by praise: nothing is said about how good the care is, only that no scale proved too fine for it to have got down to. That is why the phrase is reserved for attention sustained over time rather than for a single kindness. Nursing, hospitality and a parent — among the warmest things available to say about somebody's conduct toward another person.
Examples
English: "The nurse provided meticulous care for the patient."
Chinese: 护士对病人的照顾无微不至。
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does 无微不至 mean in English?
无微不至 (wú wēi bù zhì) literally translates to “No detail not attended to” and is used to express “Meticulous; attentive to every detail”. This Chinese idiom belongs to the Relationships & Character category.
When is 无微不至 used?
Situation: The nurse provided meticulous care for the patient.
What is the pinyin for 无微不至?
The pinyin pronunciation for 无微不至 is “wú wēi bù zhì”.