精明

• Pinyin: jīng míng
• Desglose de hanzi: 精 = 米 (rice) + 青 (blue/green), refined; 明 = 日 (sun) + 月 (moon), bright

Significado

Astuto; sagaz; con gran perspicacia (sobre todo en asuntos prácticos o de negocios).

Describes someone who is quick-witted and savvy, particularly in seeing through situations and making smart decisions. Can be positive (praising cleverness) or slightly negative (implying calculating or crafty), depending on context. Often used in business contexts.

Ejemplos

1. 她是个精明的商人，从不做亏本买卖。
2. 别看他老实巴交的样子，其实精明着呢。
3. 在投资市场上，光靠精明还不够，还得有运气。

Guía de uso

Contexto: business, evaluation, everyday

Tono: neutral

Correcto

• 她精明能干，是我们部门的骨干。(She's shrewd and capable — a backbone of our department.)
• 买东西还是得精明点，别被人坑了。(You need to be sharp when shopping so you don't get ripped off.)

Incorrecto

• 他对朋友太精明了。(Sounds like criticism — implies being calculating with friends)

Origen e historia

Combines 精 (refined, sharp) with 明 (bright, clear). Together they describe someone with sharp, clear perception.

Contexto cultural

Generación: All ages

Contexto social: Universal