精髓

jīng suǐ

HSK 3.0 Level 7 Noun Uncommon

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Definitions

1. marrow
2. pith
3. quintessence
4. essence

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Word relationships

Antonyms

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• 糟粕 zāo pò 糟粕 zāo pò dross 与‘精髓’相反，指事物粗劣无用的部分: dross

Related words

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• 本质 běn zhì 本质 běn zhì 事物的根本属性: 事物的根本属性
• 要点 yào diǎn 要点 yào diǎn main point 主要内容或关键点: main point

Synonyms

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• 精华 jīng huá 精华 jīng huá best feature 指事物最重要、最纯粹的部分: best feature

Usage notes

Formality

‘精髓’ is a formal and literary term, commonly used in writing or speeches to refer to the core or quintessence of ideas, culture, or art.

Example Sentences

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这本书的 精髓 在于最后一章。

The essence of this book lies in the last chapter.

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Child Words of 精髓

• 精 精 jīng: essence
• 髓 髓 suǐ: marrow