Definition
精致 (jīngzhì) describes something refined, delicate, and elegantly made — often for crafted objects, decoration, or food. It is close to 精美 (jīngměi, fine and beautiful), but 精致 emphasizes refined taste and delicate detail; 精巧 (jīngqiǎo) stresses clever, intricate craftsmanship instead.
adjective
exquisitedelicaterefined
Easily confused
- 径直jìng zhísound-alikedirectly; straight (without detours or hesitation)
- 静止jìng zhǐsound-aliketo be still, to be motionless, to be static
Examples
- 精致。Zhè jiā jiǔdiàn de zhuāngxiū fēicháng jīng zhì.The decoration of this hotel is very exquisite.
- 精致。Tā zuò le yì zhuō jīng zhì de fàncài.She made a table of exquisite dishes.
- 精致，。Zhè kuài shǒubiǎo zuògōng jīng zhì, jiàgé bù fěi.This watch has exquisite craftsmanship and is expensive.
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