抠字眼儿
kōu​zì​yǎn​r

to polish phrasing

kōu​zì​yǎn​r to polish phrasing
  1. 抠 摳 kōu nounverb
    to delve into
    to study or research meticulously, often focusing on narrow details
  2. 字眼 zì​yǎn noun
    wording
    the choice of words used in speech or writing; diction; wording
  3. 儿 兒 r particleaffix
    [erhua suffix]
    A suffix attached to a word to form a retroflex ending, often indicating a small size, a sense of familiarity, or turning a word into a noun.

kōu​zì​yǎn​r to nitpick
  1. 抠 摳 kōu nounverb
    to delve into
    to study or research meticulously, often focusing on narrow details
  2. 字眼 zì​yǎn
    fault
    minor mistakes or flaws in someone's speech or behavior
  3. 儿 兒 r particleaffix
    [erhua suffix]
    A suffix attached to a word to form a retroflex ending, often indicating a small size, a sense of familiarity, or turning a word into a noun.