精采

jīngcǎi

adjective #14,893

Meanings

1 brilliant; wonderful; splendid
2 variant of 精彩

Characters

essence; refined; excellent

to pick; spirit; complexion

Examples

这场比赛非常精采。

Zhè chǎng bǐsài fēicháng jīngcǎi.

This match was extremely exciting.

他的演讲太精采了。

Tā de yǎnjiǎng tài jīngcǎi le.

His speech was absolutely brilliant.

Tips

usage

精采 is an older variant of 精彩. In modern usage, 精彩 (with 彩 meaning color/brilliance) is far more common. Both are acceptable, but 精彩 is standard.

Stroke Order

精 jīng

采 cǎi