B1 adjective Neutral 1 min read

私密

sīmì /sɨ³⁵ mi²¹⁴/
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Private and confidential, especially concerning personal matters, space, or information.

Word in 30 Seconds

  • Describes personal, confidential matters.
  • Emphasizes privacy and non-disclosure.
  • Used for personal space, info, and relations.

Overview

“私密”是一个形容词，用来描述事物、信息、空间或关系具有不公开、保密、不愿与外人分享的性质。它与“隐私”密切相关，强调的是个人对自身信息的控制权以及不被他人侵扰的权利。在现代社会，随着信息技术的发展和人们对个人权利意识的提高，“私密”的含义和重要性也日益凸显。

“私密”通常用作定语修饰名词，如“私密空间”、“私密信息”、“私密对话”等。它也可以用作补语，描述某种状态，例如“这些内容是私密的，请勿外传”。在表达上，“私密”比“秘密”更侧重于个人层面，带有更强的个人专属和情感色彩。

**隐秘 (yǐnmì)**: “隐秘”通常形容地点、行为或状态不为人所察觉，有隐藏、潜藏的意思，常用于描述事物不易被发现的特点，如“隐秘的角落”、“隐秘的行动”。

总结来说，“私密”最常用于描述与个人密切相关、不希望被外界干扰或知晓的状态或内容；“秘密”则更广泛，强调不为人知；“隐私”是一种权利；“隐秘”则侧重于不易被发现的特点。

Examples

1

这是我的私密日记，请不要随便看。

everyday

This is my private diary; please don't read it casually.

2

我们需要一个私密的会议室来讨论这个项目。

formal

We need a private meeting room to discuss this project.

3

别问我那些私密的事，我不想说。

informal

Don't ask me about those private matters; I don't want to talk about them.

4

保护用户的私密数据是网站的重要责任。

academic

Protecting users' private data is a crucial responsibility for the website.

Common Collocations

私密空间 private space
私密信息 private information
私密对话 private conversation
私密关系 intimate relationship

Common Phrases

私密空间

private space

私密数据

private data

私密设置

privacy settings

Often Confused With

私密 vs 秘密 (mìmì)

'秘密' refers to something hidden or unknown, which can be about anything (e.g., state secrets). '私密' specifically relates to personal privacy and is often about one's own affairs.

私密 vs 隐私 (yǐnsī)

'隐私' is more about the right to privacy, the right to control one's personal information. '私密' describes the state or nature of being private or confidential.

Grammar Patterns

私密 + Noun (e.g., 私密空间) Noun + 是 + 私密的 (e.g., 他的信息是私密的) 形容 + 私密 + 的 + Noun (e.g., 非常私密的谈话)

How to Use It

Usage Notes

Use '私密' when emphasizing the personal and confidential nature of something. It is generally neutral in formality but leans towards personal or sensitive contexts. Avoid using it for official secrets, where '机密' (jīmì - confidential/secret) might be better. It's common in everyday conversation, online contexts, and discussions about personal relationships.

Common Mistakes

Confusing '私密' with '秘密' or '隐私'. While related, '私密' specifically highlights the personal and non-public aspect. For example, saying '这是我的秘密日记' is acceptable, but '私密日记' emphasizes the personal nature more strongly. Using '私密' for state secrets would be incorrect.

Tips

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Think Personal Privacy

Use '私密' when referring to things that are personal and should be kept from public view or knowledge.

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Avoid Overuse

While important, avoid using '私密' excessively in contexts where '秘密' or '隐秘' might be more appropriate to maintain clarity.

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Respecting Boundaries

In Chinese culture, respecting others' '私密' (privacy) is a sign of politeness and good social conduct, especially in personal conversations and spaces.

Word Origin

The word '私密' is composed of '私' (sī) meaning 'private' or 'personal,' and '密' (mì) meaning 'secret' or 'dense/close.' Together, they convey the idea of something being privately kept secret or closely held.

Cultural Context

In Chinese culture, while direct confrontation about personal matters is often avoided, there's a strong underlying respect for personal boundaries and privacy. Mentioning something as '私密' is a clear signal that it's not for public discussion.

Memory Tip

Think of '私密' as 'my-my' (si-mi), meaning 'mine, mine alone,' highlighting its personal and exclusive nature.

Frequently Asked Questions

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“私密”通常指与个人密切相关、不希望被外人知晓的内容或空间，带有个人专属感。而“秘密”范围更广，可以指任何不为人知的事情，不一定与个人隐私直接相关。

当你想要强调某件事情、某个空间或某段信息是个人专有的、不希望被他人知道或干涉时，就可以使用“私密”。例如，谈论个人日记、私密对话或个人健康信息时。

通常不直接用“私密”形容人本身，而是形容与人相关的事物，如“私密空间”、“私密生活”。形容人时，可能会说某人“很注重隐私”或“比较内向”。

网络上的“私密模式”（如浏览器的隐私模式）是指在浏览网页时，不会在本地保存浏览历史、Cookie等信息，以保护用户的上网隐私，让这次浏览记录不被其他人看到。

Test Yourself

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这是我的______日记，请不要随意翻看。

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: 私密

日记通常属于个人不愿与外人分享的内容，用“私密”最恰当。

multiple choice

“私密”最常用来形容什么？

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: 个人的、不希望被他人知晓的信息或空间

“私密”的核心含义是与个人相关且不希望被公开或干涉。

sentence building

请将以下词语组成一个完整句子：我 / 空间 / 非常 / 私密

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: 这是我非常私密的空间。

“私密”作定语修饰“空间”，构成“私密空间”，句子结构完整且符合逻辑。

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