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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
无微不至wúwēibúzhìin every possible way (idiom); meticulousHSK 7, i, 27 strokes, rank #28433, Very Hard
wúwēibúzhì(wu2wei1bu2zhi4)wu wei bu zhi T2
  1. 1in every possible way (idiom); meticulous
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March 24, 2026

无微不至(無微不至)wúwēibúzhì(wu2wei1bu2zhi4)

The idiom 无微不至 (wú wēi bù zhì) describes a level of care or attention that is extremely thorough and meticulous. It conveys the idea that no detail is too small to be considered, commonly used in contexts where one is praising someone's efforts in providing comprehensive service or support.

Strokes27Frequency#28433DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note

In Chinese culture, meticulousness is highly valued, often seen in various aspects of life from cuisine to customer service. The idiom reflects the deep-rooted cultural appreciation for thoroughness and attention to detail.

Memory tip

Imagine a meticulous gardener (无) who ensures that even the tiniest weed (微) in every corner (不) of the garden (至) is removed. Visualize this gardener going the extra mile, making your memory of the idiom vivid and its meaning clear.

Meanings of 无微不至

wúwēibúzhì(wu2wei1bu2zhi4)
1in every possible way (idiom); meticulous
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无微不至Simplified
無微不至Traditional
27Strokes
—Radical
成语chéngyǔidiom (id.)Part of Speech
#28433Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2

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Usage Notes

This idiom is often used in formal contexts, such as praise for customer service or care provided in healthcare. Be careful not to confuse it with similar phrases that imply general attention; 无微不至 emphasizes meticulousness. Remember to use it in the correct tone to convey the right level of respect.

HSK Study Tips

As an HSK Level 6 idiom, 无微不至 connects to other advanced expressions that convey detailed descriptions or qualities. When studying, focus on its usage in formal sentences and practice creating examples that showcase its meaning in context.

Common Mistakes

Learners often use the phrase incorrectly in contexts that don't require high levels of detail, such as saying '他无微不至地玩游戏' (He meticulously plays games), which is incorrect. Instead, it should be reserved for contexts like '她对客户的服务无微不至' (Her service to clients is meticulous).

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Idiom Spotlight: 无微不至

Chengyu origin story
Literal meaning:no subtlety not reach

Component Characters

无wú-less
HSK 44 strokes无
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微Wēiancient Chinese state near present day Chongqing
HSK 713 strokes彳
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不bù(negative prefix)
HSK 14 strokes一
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至zhìto arrive
HSK 56 strokes至
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How to say in every possible way (idiom); meticulous in Chinese

“in every possible way (idiom); meticulous” in Chinese is无微不至wúwēibúzhì

The idiom 无微不至 (wú wēi bù zhì) describes a level of care or attention that is extremely thorough and meticulous. It conveys the idea that no detail is too small to be considered, commonly used in contexts where one is praising someone's efforts in providing comprehensive service or support.

When to use 无微不至

This idiom is often used in formal contexts, such as praise for customer service or care provided in healthcare. Be careful not to confuse it with similar phrases that imply general attention; 无微不至 emphasizes meticulousness. Remember to use it in the correct tone to convey the right level of respect.

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Learners often use the phrase incorrectly in contexts that don't require high levels of detail, such as saying '他无微不至地玩游戏' (He meticulously plays games), which is incorrect. Instead, it should be reserved for contexts like '她对客户的服务无微不至' (Her service to clients is meticulous).

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