精妙

jīngmiào

exquisite

HSK 7

Character Breakdown

Meaning and Usage

"精妙" describes something that is exquisitely crafted, subtle, or ingenious. It often praises artistic works, ideas, or methods that show great skill and delicate detail.

Common Collocations

  • 精妙 (exquisite composition): used to describe art or design with delicate and skillful arrangement.
  • 精妙分析 (ingenious analysis): refers to insightful and clever analytical methods.
  • 精妙设计 (clever design): often used for plots, plans, or mechanisms that are well thought out.

Usage Notes

"精妙" is typically used in formal or literary contexts to highlight the high quality and subtlety of something. It is more specific than general words like "" (good) or "漂亮" (beautiful), emphasizing craftsmanship and intelligence.

Avoid confusing "精妙" with "精美" which focuses more on beauty and fine appearance rather than subtlety or ingenuity.

Example Sentences

这幅画的构图非常精妙,色彩搭配也很和谐。

Zhè fú huà de gòutú fēicháng jīngmiào, sècǎi dāpèi yě hěn héxié.

The composition of this painting is very exquisite, and the color matching

他的分析方法精妙,能够抓住问题的关键。

Tā de fēnxī fāngfǎ jīngmiào, nénggòu zhuāzhù wèntí de guānjiàn.

His analytical method is ingenious and can grasp the key points of the

这部电影的剧情设计非常精妙,令人回味无穷。

Zhè bù diànyǐng de jùqíng shèjì fēicháng jīngmiào, lìng rén huíwèi wúqióng.

The plot design of this movie is very clever, leaving people with endless