精致 (jīng zhì) — exquisite, delicate, refined

Definition

精致 describes the fine, refined quality of a crafted object — jewelry, food, decor. Unlike 精妙 (works of art/design) or 精密 (technical accuracy), it focuses on elegant small-scale craftsmanship.

adjective
exquisitedelicaterefined

Examples

  • 精致
    Zhè jiā jiǔ diàn de zhuāng xiū fēi cháng jīng zhì.
    The decoration of this hotel is very exquisite.
  • 精致
    Tā zuò le yì zhuō jīng zhì de fàn cài.
    She made a table of exquisite dishes.
  • 精致
    Zhè kuài shǒu biǎo zuò gōng jīng zhì, jià gé bù fěi.
    This watch has exquisite craftsmanship and is expensive.

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