adjective HSK 4
jīng cǎi
wonderful · brilliant · splendid · exciting

Meaning

精彩 describes something that is outstanding, exciting, or remarkably well-done. It combines 精 (essence, refined) and 彩 (color, brilliance) to convey the idea of something being vividly excellent. It's commonly used to praise performances, speeches, games, or any experience that captivates and impresses.

Usage

Native speakers frequently use 精彩 to compliment performances, sports matches, presentations, or entertainment. It's universally positive and can be used in both formal and informal contexts. Common patterns include '太精彩了!' (That was amazing!) or '精彩的表演' (brilliant performance).

Examples

  1. 01
    昨天的足球比赛太精彩了!
    Zuó tiān de qiú sài tài jīng cǎi le!
    Yesterday's soccer match was so exciting!
  2. 02
    她的演讲非常精彩,大家都鼓掌了。
    de yǎn jiǎng fēi cháng jīng cǎi, jiā dōu zhǎng le.
    Her speech was wonderful, and everyone applauded.

Characters

Common collocations

  • 精彩的表演
    jīng cǎi de biǎo yǎn
    wonderful performance
  • 精彩
    tài jīng cǎi le
    so wonderful/amazing
  • 精彩瞬间
    jīng cǎi shùn jiān
    brilliant moment
  • 精彩绝伦
    jīng cǎi jué lún
    absolutely spectacular

Antonyms

Origin

The word combines 精 (refined essence) with 彩 (colorful brilliance), suggesting something that displays both quality and vividness, like a performance that is both skillful and captivating.

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