巧妙

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Character Breakdown

Meaning and Usage

"巧妙" describes something done with skill, cleverness, or ingenuity. It often praises designs, ideas, or methods that are both effective and subtly clever.

Common Contexts

You will frequently see "巧妙" used to describe clever solutions, artistic techniques, or plot devices in stories and films.

Collocations

  • 巧妙设计 (clever design): used when praising well-thought-out structures or plans.
  • 巧妙比喻 (ingenious metaphor): used in language or literature to describe skillful figurative expressions.
  • 巧妙安排 (clever arrangement): often used for plot or event planning that is skillfully done.

Nuance

"巧妙" emphasizes both intelligence and finesse. It is more positive and refined than just "聪明" (smart). Avoid confusing it with "" (coincidence), which sounds similar but means something different.

Example Sentences

The machine structure he designed is very ingenious and runs efficiently.

She used clever metaphors to make complex concepts easy to understand.

The plot arrangement of this movie is very clever and unexpected.