No. 3,916 in Chinese
丝毫
The Chinese word "丝毫" means "the slightest bit" or "a trace."
In a sentence
我没有丝毫怀疑他的话。
I have not the slightest doubt about his words.
In this sentence, '丝毫' is used to denote the absolute absence of doubt, emphasizing the minimal quantity of skepticism.
她的表情没有丝毫变化。
Her expression did not change in the slightest.
Here, '丝毫' is utilized to underline the complete lack of variation in her expression, accentuating the insignificant degree of change.
这问题对我来说没丝毫难度。
This problem holds not the slightest difficulty for me.
In this example, '丝毫' signifies a total absence of difficulty, emphasizing the least amount of challenge presented by the problem.
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