精炼 jīng liàn

DEFINITIONS

  1. to refine (a substance)
  2. to purify
  3. to refine (one's skills, writing etc)
  4. refined
  5. polished
  6. succinct
  7. skilled
  8. capable

CHARACTERS

精 jīng essence; semen; spirit
炼 liàn smelt, refine; distill, condense