Definition
精英 (jīng yīng) is the noun for 'elite' — the most talented or influential people in a society, field, or organization. It always refers to people, unlike 顶尖 (dǐng jiān 'top-notch', an adjective) or 精华 (jīng huá 'essence', which describes the best part of something abstract, not people).
noun
elite (the best or most talented members of a group or society)
Easily confused
- 经营jīng yíngsound-aliketo run, to operate (a business, organization)
- 晶莹jīng yíngsound-alikesparkling and translucent; glittering and clear
Examples
- 精英。Tā shì zhège lǐngyù de jīng yīng.He is an elite in this field.
- 精英。Nà suǒ dàxué péiyǎng le hěnduō shèhuì jīng yīng.That university has cultivated many social elites.
- 精英。Gōngsī zhǐ zhāopìn jīng yīng réncái.The company only recruits elite talent.
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