精髓

jīngsuǐ

noun HSK 7-9 #13,080

Meanings

1 essence
2 quintessence
3 marrow

Characters

essence; refined

Examples

HSK 5

这就是中华文化的精髓。

Zhè jiùshì Zhōnghuá wénhuà de jīngsuǐ.

This is the essence of Chinese culture.

HSK 7-9

他掌握了太极拳的精髓。

Tā zhǎngwò le tàijíquán de jīngsuǐ.

He has grasped the essence of Tai Chi.

Tips

memory

精 (essence) + 髓 (bone marrow) - the marrow is the deepest, most vital part of the bone, hence 'quintessence'.

Stroke Order

精 jīng

髓 suǐ