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“ingenious” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinjīng miào

Example

这个方法很精妙,解决了问题。zhè ge fāng fǎ hěn jīng miào jiě jué le wèn tí

This method is very ingenious and solved the problem.

Illustration for 精妙 (ingenious)

How to say “ingenious” in Chinese

“Ingenious” in Chinese is 精妙 (jīng miào).

A solution or creation shows such precise thought and deft technique that its cleverness feels almost effortless.

Full entry for 精妙: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 精妙

他的论证非常精妙,逻辑严密,让人信服。tā de lùn zhèng fēi cháng jīng miào luó jí yán mì ràng rén xìn fú

His argument is very ingenious, with tight logic that convinces people.

Tips for using 精妙

  • In everyday Chinese, this word usually evaluates a method, design, piece of writing, or artistic technique rather than a person's general intelligence, keeping the praise focused on the work itself.

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