Chinese word

精美

Pronunciation

Pinyinjīng měi

Meaning

  • adjectivebeautiful

Example

这本书装帧得很精美。zhè běn shū zhuāng zhēn de hěn jīng měi

This book has a very beautiful binding.

Illustration for 精美 (beautiful)

More examples

博物馆里展出许多精美的陶瓷。bó wù guǎn lǐ zhǎn chū xǔ duō jīng měi de táo cí

Many exquisite ceramics are on display in the museum.

Core concept

Beauty created by both careful workmanship and a polished overall appearance.

Common phrases

  • 精美的包装jīng měi de bāo zhuāng

    exquisite packaging

  • 精美的装帧jīng měi de zhuāng zhēn

    exquisite book binding

  • 做得精美zuò de jīng měi

    made exquisitely

Similar words

精致jīng zhì: Made with fine detail and refined decoration that gives a sophisticated look.
美观měi guān: Organized and attractive in the way something looks.
细致xì zhì: Done with care and precision, especially in the small details.

Definition in Chinese

用于评价书籍、礼品、工艺品等在做工和外观上都很考究、漂亮的词语。yòng yú píng jià shū jí lí pǐn gōng yì pǐn děng zài zuò gōng hé wài guān shàng dōu hěn kǎo jiū piào liàng de cí yǔ

Word origin

The compound combines 精 (jīng, "fine") + 美 (měi, "beautiful"), linking refined detail with visible beauty.

Usage tips

  • In everyday Chinese, this adjective most naturally praises an object or its presentation, while a simpler appearance compliment usually fits a person better.

Other meanings

  • delicateadjective

Opposites

Related words

  • 精美绝伦jīng měi jué lúnexquisite beyond compareidiom

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