精美

jīngměi

adjective HSK 6 #11,078

Meanings

Refined and beautiful — describing fine craftsmanship.

这件工艺品非常精美。

Zhè jiàn gōngyìpǐn fēicháng jīngměi.

This handicraft is very exquisite.

包装很精美。

Bāozhuāng hěn jīngměi.

The packaging is very elegant.

她送了我一份精美的礼物。

Tā sòng le wǒ yī fèn jīngměi de lǐwù.

She gave me an exquisitely wrapped gift.

博物馆里有很多精美的文物。

Bówùguǎn lǐ yǒu hěnduō jīngměi de wénwù.

The museum has many exquisite cultural relics.

usage

精美 describes objects with fine craftsmanship — packaging, gifts, artwork, jewelry. It doesn't describe people's appearance (use 美丽 or 漂亮 for that).

精 jīng

美 měi