- 细枝末节 xìzhīmòjié minor detailsminor details; nonessentials; trifles; literally meaning small twigs and thin nodes
- 细微末节 xìwēimòjié minor detailsinsignificant or tiny details; side issues
- 繁文末节 fánwénmòjié red tapeunnecessary formalities and minor details that impede progress or efficiency; tedious and trivial procedures