精益求精

jīng yì qiú jīng

HSK 2.0 Level 6 HSK 3.0 Level 7 Rare

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Definitions

1. to perfect sth that is already outstanding (idiom); constantly improving

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Word relationships

Antonyms

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• 粗制滥造 cū zhì làn zào 粗制滥造 cū zhì làn zào to churn out large quantities without regard for quality (idiom); rough and slipshod work 做事马虎，不追求质量: to churn out large quantities without regard for quality (idiom); rough and slipshod work

Related words

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• 再接再厉 zài jiē zài lì 再接再厉 zài jiē zài lì to continue the struggle (idiom); to persist 继续努力，不松懈: to continue the struggle (idiom); to persist

Synonyms

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• 精进 jīng jìn 精进 jīng jìn to forge ahead vigorously 不断进步，追求更好: to forge ahead vigorously

Usage notes

Collocations

Often used with 精神 or 态度 to describe a mindset of continuous improvement, e.g., 精益求精的精神.

Common mistakes

Not used for personal skill levels; it describes a process or attitude, not a person's ability. Incorrect: 他的汉语精益求精。

Example Sentences

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我们对待工作要 精益求精 。

We should constantly improve our work.

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Child Words of 精益求精

• 求 求 qiú: to seek
• 精 精 jīng: essence
• 益 益 yì: benefit