精神

jīngshen / jīngshén
adjective HSK 5 #763

Meanings

  1. 1 lively; full of energy
  2. 2 smart-looking; sharp

Examples

HSK 1
Tā jīngshen hěn hǎo.
He's looking well.
HSK 1
Jīntiān méi shénme jīngshen.
I don't have much energy today.
HSK 5
Nǐ chuān zhè shēn xīzhuāng hěn jīngshen.
You look very sharp in that suit.

Tips

mistakes
The second syllable is neutral. Give it a full second tone and you get 精神, the noun meaning spirit or mind.
usage
Describes how someone looks or feels right now, not a permanent trait. It works both for energy levels, as in 精神, and for a crisp, put-together appearance, which is a common compliment about clothes or a haircut.

Stroke Order

jīng
shén