exquisite; refined; to refine
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Meanings
2 senses · 7 examplesverb
to refine; to process; to finish (a rough product)
Refers to the process of making something from a rough state into a finer, finished product. Often used in manufacturing contexts.
Zhè这
jiā家
gōng工
chǎng厂
zhuān专
mén门
jīng精
zhì致
gāo高
dàng档
yáng羊
máo毛
miàn面
liào料
。
This factory specializes in refining high-end wool fabrics.
Zhè这
xiē些
yì艺
shù术
pǐn品
xū需
yào要
jīng经
guò过
duō多
dào道
gōng工
xù序
cái才
néng能
jīng精
zhì致
wán完
chéng成
。
These artworks require multiple processes to be finely finished.
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Zài在
shēng生
xiàng橡
jiāo胶
lǐ里
jiā加
liú硫
huáng黄
jīng精
zhì致
，
jiù就
chéng成
pǔ普
tōng通
de的
xiàng橡
jiāo胶
。
Refining raw rubber by adding sulfur turns it into ordinary rubber.
adjective
exquisite; fine; delicate; refined
The more common modern usage. Describes objects or craftsmanship that are made with great skill, attention to detail, and high quality.
Zhè这
ge个
shǒu手
gōng工
diāo雕
kè刻
de的
mù木
hé盒
fēi非
cháng常
jīng精
zhì致
。
This hand-carved wooden box is extremely exquisite.
Tā她
xǐ喜
huān欢
shōu收
cáng藏
jīng精
zhì致
de的
cí瓷
qì器
。
She likes to collect delicate porcelain.
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Shēng生
rì日
dàn蛋
gāo糕
zuò做
dé得
tài太
jīng精
zhì致
le了
，
dōu都
bù不
shě舍
de得
chī吃
。
The birthday cake is made so exquisitely that I can't bear to eat it.
Zhè这
shì是
yī一
jiàn件
jīng精
zhì致
de的
gōng工
yì艺
pǐn品
。
This is a fine piece of handicraft.