精练

• Pinyin: jīng liàn
• Desglose de hanzi: 精 = 米 (rice) + 青 (blue/green), refined; 练 = 纟 (silk) + 柬, to practice/refine

Significado

Conciso y depurado; sucinto y pulido.

Describes language, writing, or expression that is both brief and polished — not a single wasted word, yet elegant and effective. Also used as a verb meaning to refine or purify (as in refining metals). In language contexts, it's high praise for writing style.

Ejemplos

1. 他的发言简短精练，句句切中要害。
2. 好的新闻标题要精练有力，一目了然。
3. 鲁迅的文字精练而深刻，耐人寻味。

Guía de uso

Contexto: writing, speaking, academic

Tono: commendatory

Correcto

• 你的总结写得很精练，我很满意。(Your summary is very concise — I'm satisfied.)
• 精练的表达比冗长的解释更有说服力。(Concise expression is more persuasive than lengthy explanations.)

Incorrecto

• 他的动作很精练。(For physical actions, use 熟练 or 利索 instead)

Origen e historia

Combines 精 (refined) with 练 (to practice, to refine). Originally referred to refining metals; now commonly describes refined language.

Contexto cultural

Generación: All ages

Contexto social: Universal