The character "精" has 14 strokes. "精" is one of the 3500 commonly used characters. The character "精" has 1 pronunciations, . The pronunciations of "精" are "jīng" . View the stroke order of "精">>

The basic meaning of the Chinese character "精"

n.: choice rice; essence; spirit; concentrate; extract; energy; vigour; sperm; semen; seed; goblin; demon; fundamental substance which maintains the functioning of the body; essence of life

adj.: refined; polished; picked; choice; perfect; excellent; essential; skilled; versed; conversant; proficient; fine; delicate; exquisite; meticulous; smart; sharp; clever; shrewd

adv.: very; extremely; awfully

Form words with "精"

咖啡精 coffee essence/extract

珍珠精 pearl essence; pearl white

香草精 vanilla extract

精制糖 refined sugar

桂圆精 longan flavour instant powder

鱼肝油精 cod-liver oil extract

精赤条条 stark naked; completely bare

门槛精 play one's card well

精轧辊 finishing roll

把积蓄花个精打光 exhaust one's savings

把菜吃个精打光 eat up all the dishes

Example phrases using "精"

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