jīng

essence; elite; proficient (refined ability)

HSK 4 #435

Character data

HSK 4
Frequency 435th character
Radical ⽶ (119.8)
Strokes 14
Index # 3153

Definitions

精 jīng
  1. 1. essence
  2. 2. elite
  3. 3. proficient (refined ability)
  4. 4. the pick of sth
  5. 5. vitality
  6. 6. energy
  7. 7. highly perfected
  8. 8. extract
  9. 9. extremely (fine)
  10. 10. semen
  11. 11. sperm
  12. 12. mythical goblin spirit
  13. 13. selected rice (archaic)

Stroke order

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Words containing 精

Word Meaning
fine; delicate; refinement
energetic; vigorous
essence; quintessence; marrow
spirit weary, strength exhausted (idiom); spent; drained
nothing left (money, food etc); all finished
exquisite; consummate
fertilized; insemination; to receive sperm
carefully chosen; handpicked; choice (product)
fox-spirit; enchantress; vixen
elaborate
excellent; of superior quality
exquisite; fine and delicate (usu. of works of art)
succinct; polished; refined
fine; careful; meticulous
quality goods; premium product; fine work (of art)
artificial insemination
elf
vas deferens
boutique
elite (e.g. troops); best quality personnel; crack
in high spirits (idiom); glowing with health and vigor
listless; dispirited; washed out
fertilized ovum
precision
incisive; insightful; clear and penetrating (e.g. analysis)