jīngshen

精神

HSK 3Word · Noun · Adjective

vigor; lively; handsome

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Meanings

3 senses · 9 examples
1.

noun

vigor; energy; vitality

neutral

Refers to liveliness, pep, or spiritedness that is outwardly visible. Often used to describe a person's energetic state.

Tā他
jīn今
tiān天
jīng精
shen神
huàn焕
fā发
 ,
gàn干
jìn劲
shí十
zú足
 。

He is full of energy and drive today.

Yùn运
dòng动
yuán员
men们
zhèn振
zuò作
jīng精
shen神
 ,
zhǔn准
bèi备
yíng迎
jiē接
bǐ比
sài赛
 。

The athletes bucked up their spirits, ready to face the competition.

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Hē喝
bēi杯
kā咖
fēi啡
tí提
tí提
jīng精
shen神
 。

Drink a cup of coffee to perk up.

2.

adjective

lively; spirited; energetic

informal

Describes a person, animal, or atmosphere that is full of life and energy.

Dà大
jiā家
yuè越
gàn干
yuè越
jīng精
shen神
 。

The more we work, the more energetic we become.

Zhè这
hái孩
zi子
dà大
dà大
de的
yǎn眼
jing睛
 ,
tǐng挺
jīng精
shen神
de的
 。

This child has big eyes and looks very lively.

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Yuàn院
lǐ里
de的
huā花
cǎo草
bèi被
yǔ雨
shuǐ水
xǐ洗
guò过
 ,
xiǎn显
dé得
gé格
wài外
jīng精
shen神
 。

The flowers and plants in the yard, washed by the rain, look especially vibrant.

3.

adjective

handsome; dashing; good-looking (of appearance or physique)

informal

Primarily used in colloquial speech, especially in Northern dialects, to praise someone's attractive or sharp appearance.

Qiáo瞧
zhè这
xiǎo小
huǒr伙
zhǎng儿
de长
duō得
jīng多
shen精
 神
 !

Look at how handsome this young man is!

Tā他
chuān穿
shàng上
jūn军
zhuāng装
xiǎn显
dé得
tè特
bié别
jīng精
shen神
 。

He looks especially dashing in his military uniform.

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Zhè这
fà发
xíng型
ràng让
nǐ你
kàn看
qǐ起
lái来
hěn很
jīng精
shen神
 。

This hairstyle makes you look very sharp.