Meaning of 精美
Definitions from CC-CEDICT.
- exquisite; elegant; fine
How to use 精美
精美 describes objects and designs that are delicate and well made, such as packaging, food presentation, crafts, and printed books. It usually describes things, not people. Example: 这个礼物包装得很精美。(Zhège lǐwù bāozhuāng de hěn jīngměi.) This gift is beautifully wrapped.
精 (jīng) means refined or carefully made, and 美 (měi) means beautiful. Put them together and you get something beautiful because it was made with great care, like a finely crafted gift box.
Common mistake: Learners often use 精美 for a person's looks, but for people you would say 美丽 (měilì) or 漂亮 (piàoliang). Also do not mix it up with 精彩 (jīngcǎi), which praises performances, games, or speeches, not physical objects.
精美 in example sentences
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精 jīng · essence · 14 strokes
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美 měi · beautiful · 9 strokes
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Related words
Words that share a character with 精美.
| 完美 | wánměi | perfect |
| 美丽 | měilì | beautiful |
| 精神 | jīngshén | spirit; mind |
| 美好 | měihǎo | beautiful; fine |
| 美元 | měiyuán | American dollar; US dollar |
| 精彩 | jīngcǎi | wonderful; marvelous |
| 美食 | měishí | culinary delicacy; fine food |
| 美术 | měishù | art; fine arts |
| 美女 | měinǚ | beautiful woman |
| 美金 | měijīn | American dollar; US dollar |
| 精力 | jīnglì | energy (physical or mental) |
| 优美 | yōuměi | graceful; fine |
Questions about 精美
What does 精美 mean?
精美 (jīngměi) means "exquisite; elegant; fine" and is used as a adjective.
How do you write 精美?
精美 is made of 2 characters: 精 (14 strokes), 美 (9 strokes). That is 23 strokes in total.
Is 精美 an HSK word?
Yes. 精美 is on the HSK 6 vocabulary list of the HSK 3.0 standard.
What is the difference between 精美 and 完美?
精美 (jīngměi) means finely made and attractive, focusing on craftsmanship and detail. 完美 (wánměi) means perfect or flawless and can describe plans, results, or performances, not only objects.
Can 精美 be used before a noun?
Yes. You can say 精美的礼品 (jīngměi de lǐpǐn), exquisite gifts, or 精美的图片 (jīngměi de túpiàn), beautiful pictures. In set phrases you may also see it without 的, as in 精美包装 (jīngměi bāozhuāng), fine packaging.