精彩

jīngcǎi

Traditional: 精彩

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Translation

brilliant, splendid, wonderful

Word origin

A compound of 精 (jīng, refined, essence) and 彩 (cǎi, colour, brilliance), together conveying something polished and dazzling.

Origin
compound
Root
精 (jīng, refined) + 彩 (cǎi, colour, brilliance)

Stroke order

Stroke order for 精

Stroke order for 彩

Examples

This match was absolutely brilliant.

His performance was truly splendid.

This is a wonderful story.

wěi

The ending of the speech was especially brilliant.

May your life be even more wonderful.

精彩 (jīng cǎi) means brilliant or splendid, praising a performance, match, story, or moment as vivid and impressive. It combines the ideas of refinement and dazzling colour.

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This word is part of lesson 37.