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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