Meaning
精湛 describes skills, techniques, or craftsmanship that have reached an exceptionally high level of refinement and mastery. It emphasizes both technical excellence and artistic sophistication, often used to praise someone's professional abilities or the quality of their work.
Usage
This word carries formal and respectful connotations, commonly used in written language, formal speech, reviews, and compliments about professional skills. It typically modifies nouns like 技艺 (skills), 技术 (technique), 演技 (acting), or 工艺 (craftsmanship). Native speakers use it to express genuine admiration for high-level expertise.
Examples
- 01这位外科医生的手术技术精湛，成功率极高。, .This surgeon's surgical technique is superb, with an extremely high success rate.
- 02他的钢琴演奏精湛，赢得了观众的热烈掌声。, .His piano performance was exquisite, winning enthusiastic applause from the audience.
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Common collocations
- 技艺精湛exquisite skills
- 演技精湛superb acting
- 工艺精湛exquisite craftsmanship
- 技术精湛consummate technique
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Origin
精 originally meant 'refined rice' and evolved to mean 'essence' or 'refined'. 湛 means 'deep and clear', like deep water. Together they convey the idea of skills refined to a deep, clear level of mastery.