精妙 (jīng miào) — exquisite, fine and delicate (of art, design, craftsmanship)
Definition
Highlights how something works as well as how it looks — 'ingenious and exquisite'. Stronger and more skill-focused than 精致 (refined appearance) or 精美 (pretty, decorative).
adjective
exquisitefine and delicate (of art, design, craftsmanship)
Examples
- 精妙。Zhè jiàn gōng yì pǐn de zuò gōng shí fēn jīng miào.The craftsmanship of this artwork is very exquisite.
- 精妙,。Tā de shè jì gòu sī jīng miào dú tè, lìng rén zàn tàn.His design concept is exquisite and unique, earning admiration.
- 精妙,。Zhè fú huà de bǐ fǎ jīng miào, yí kàn jiù shì dà shī zhī zuò.The brushwork of this painting is exquisite — you can tell it's a master's work at a glance.
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