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精心 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
精心jīngxīnwith utmost careHSK 6, n, rank #6061, Hard
精心jīngxīnfineHSK 6, n, rank #6061, Hard
精心jīngxīnmeticulousHSK 6, n, rank #6061, Hard
精心jīngxīndetailedHSK 6, n, rank #6061, Hard
jīngxīn(jing1xin1) T1
  1. 1with utmost care
  2. 2fine
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March 24, 2026
精心jīngxīn(jing1xin1)

精心 (jīngxīn) refers to doing something with utmost care and meticulous attention to detail. It is commonly used in contexts where precision and thoroughness are important, such as in crafts, planning, or presentations, emphasizing the high quality of work produced.

Frequency#6061DifficultyHard
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, the concept of 精心 is highly valued, particularly in traditional crafts like calligraphy or tea ceremonies, where meticulous preparation and execution are seen as reflections of one's character and respect for the art.

Memory Tip

Think of 精 (jing) as the essence or fine quality of something, and 心 (xin) as the heart. Together, they depict pouring your heart and the finest essence into your work, ensuring it is done with care and attention.

Meanings of 精心

jīngxīn(jing1xin1)
1with utmost care
2fine
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About 精心

精心Simplified
—Strokes
—Radical
名形词xíngróngcíadj-noun (adj.-n.)Part of Speech
#6061Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L6AdvancedCEFRC2

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AI Study Notes for 精心

Quick Contrast

用心 (yòngxīn) vs 精心 (jīngxīn): Use 用心 for general care or effort, while 精心 emphasizes meticulous attention to detail.

Memory Mnemonic

Think of 精 (jing) as the essence or fine quality of something, and 心 (xin) as the heart. Together, they depict pouring your heart and the finest essence into your work, ensuring it is done with care and attention.

Usage Notes

Learners may confuse 精心 with similar terms like 仔细 (zǐxì), which means careful but may lack the same level of devotion implied by 精心. This term is more formal and often appears in written contexts or professional settings, so it's best to use it when discussing quality work or planning.

HSK Study Tips

As an HSK Level 6 vocabulary word, 精心 connects with other advanced terms that express quality and effort. Focus on using it in conjunction with verbs like 做 (zuò, to do) or 计划 (jìhuà, to plan) to enhance your fluency.

Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, the concept of 精心 is highly valued, particularly in traditional crafts like calligraphy or tea ceremonies, where meticulous preparation and execution are seen as reflections of one's character and respect for the art.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 精心 with 粗心 (cūxīn), which means careless. A common mistake is saying '我做得很精心' when referring to a sloppy job; the correct expression should acknowledge the lack of care.

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Component Characters

精jīngessence
HSK 714 strokes米
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心xīnheart
HSK 44 strokes心
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Grammar Patterns of 精心

精心 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 4 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.

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他是由海军上将____挑选出来担任这项工作的。

He was hand-picked for this job by the Admiral.

Example Sentences for 精心 (10)

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他是由海军上将精心挑选出来担任这项工作的。

tā shì yóu hǎi jūn shàng jiāng jīng xīn tiāo xuǎn chū lái dān rèn zhè xiàng gōng zuò de。

He was hand-picked for this job by the Admiral.
2
精心搭配的室内装饰似乎已不再受欢迎了。

jīng xīn dā pèi de shì nèi zhuāng shì sì hū yǐ bù zài shòu huān yíng le。

Interior decoration by careful coordination seems to have had its day.
3
调和的最后一步要缓慢而精心。

tiáo hé de zuì hòu yī bù yào huǎn màn ér jīng xīn。

This final part of the mixing is done slowly and delicately.
4
那显然是一次精心策划的行动。

nà xiǎn rán shì yī cì jīng xīn cè huá de háng dòng。

It was clearly an elaborately planned operation.
5
你从空中是看不见它们的，它们会被精心伪装起来。

nǐ cóng kōng zhōng shì kàn bù jiàn tā mén de， ， tā mén huì bèi jīng xīn wěi zhuāng qǐ。

You won't see them from the air. They'd be very well camouflaged.
6
哈里精心购置了礼物又仔细包好，让马克交给他们。

hā lǐ jīng xīn gòu zhì le lǐ wù yòu zī xì bāo hǎo， ， ràng mǎ kè jiāo gěi tā。

Harry had carefully bought and wrapped presents for Mark to give them.
7
教区长的故居已被精心修复，里面的陈设也颇为雅致。

jiào qū cháng de gù jū yǐ bèi jīng xīn xiū fù， ， lǐ miàn de chén shè yě pō wéi yǎ。

The rectory has been sensitively restored and tastefully furnished.
8
这些马接受专门训练，鬃毛也得到精心梳理。

zhè xiē mǎ jiē shòu zhuān mén xùn liàn， ， zōng máo yě dé dào jīng xīn shū。

The horses were exercised and groomed with special care.
9
锤子头是纯银制成的，雕刻着神圣符文，而握柄则被精心地包裹在蓝色的皮革中。

chuí zǐ tóu shì chún yín zhì chéng de， ， diāo kè zháo shén shèng fú， wén ， ér wò bǐng zé bèi jīng xīn dì bāo guǒ zài lán sè de pí。

The hammer's silvery head was etched with holy runs and its haft was meticulously wrapped in blue leather.
10
仪式是精心筹划的，笼罩着一层神秘的色彩。

yí shì shì jīng xīn chóu huá de， ， lóng zhào zháo yī céng shén mì de sè。

It is an elaborate ceremony, shrouded in mystery.

Cultural Notes for 精心

🏮Cultural insight

In Chinese culture, the concept of 精心 is highly valued, particularly in traditional crafts like calligraphy or tea ceremonies, where meticulous preparation and execution are seen as reflections of one's character and respect for the art.

Frequently Asked Questions about 精心

Yes, it can be used to describe personal projects that require careful planning and attention, emphasizing the effort you put into them.