Meaning and Usage
"精明" describes someone who is shrewd, clever, and has good judgment, especially in practical matters like business or problem-solving. It often implies sharp insight and the ability to make wise decisions.
Common Collocations
- 精明的商人: a shrewd businessman, used to describe someone skilled at seizing opportunities.
- 精明地分析: shrewdly analyze, highlighting careful and insightful thinking.
- 精明的人: a shrewd person, emphasizing good judgment.
Usage Notes
"精明" is generally positive, praising someone's intelligence and practical wisdom. It is often used in formal or semi-formal contexts. Avoid confusing it with "聪明" (cōngming), which means intelligent or smart but can be more general and less focused on practical shrewdness.
Tone and Register
The word carries a respectful tone when describing someone's abilities. It is not casual slang but common in everyday speech and writing when highlighting cleverness in decision-making.