精妙

jīng miào

HSK 3.0 Level 7 Adjective Uncommon

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Definitions

1. exquisite
2. fine and delicate (usu. of works of art)

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Word relationships

Antonyms

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• 粗糙 cū cāo 粗糙 cū cāo crude 粗糙 means rough or coarse, opposite of exquisite delicacy.: crude

Related words

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• 巧妙 qiǎo miào 巧妙 qiǎo miào ingenious; clever 巧妙 emphasizes clever ingenuity, often used together with 精妙.: ingenious; clever

Synonyms

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• 精美 jīng měi 精美 jīng měi delicate Both describe delicate and beautiful objects, especially art.: delicate

Usage notes

Collocations

Commonly pairs with nouns like 工艺品 (handicraft) or 笔法 (brushwork), but not with everyday items.

Common mistakes

精妙 is almost exclusively used for man-made creations like art or writing, not for natural objects. Avoid using it to describe natural scenery.

Example Sentences

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这幅画的构图非常 精妙 。

The composition of this painting is very exquisite.

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Child Words of 精妙

• 妙 妙 miào: clever
• 精 精 jīng: essence