精辟 (jīng pì) — penetrating, incisive | TongTong Chinese Dictionary

Definition

精辟 means 'penetrating, incisive' and is used almost exclusively for analysis, arguments, or commentary that cuts straight to the point. Stronger and more literary than everyday words like 深刻, and reserved for written/formal praise of insight.

adjective

penetratingincisive

Examples

精辟。
Tā de fēn xī fēi cháng jīng pì.
His analysis is very penetrating.
精辟。
Zhè piān píng lùn xiě dé jīng pì shēn kè.
This review is written incisively and profoundly.
精辟，。
Tā de fā yán jīng pì yǒu lì, yíng dé le dà jiā de zhǎng shēng.
His speech was incisive and powerful, winning everyone's applause.

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