精练

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Character Breakdown

Meaning and Usage

The word "精练" (jīngliàn) means to refine or condense something to its essence, making it concise and clear. It is often used to describe language, writing, speeches, or any form of expression that has been polished to remove redundancy and emphasize key points.

Common Contexts

  • Writing and editing: refining articles, reports, or essays to improve clarity.
  • Speech and communication: using precise and economical language.
  • General refinement: improving any work or product by focusing on essentials.

Collocations and Patterns

  • 文章精练 (wénzhāng jīngliàn): article refined for clarity.
  • 语言精练 (yǔyán jīngliàn): language that is concise and to the point.
  • 精练表达 (jīngliàn biǎodá): refined expression.

Notes

"精练" carries a positive connotation of skillful editing or expression. It is more formal and literary than simply "简洁" (concise). Avoid confusing it with "练习" (practice), which shares the character "" but has a different meaning.

When using "精练," the focus is on the quality and precision of the content, not just brevity.

Example Sentences

This article has been refined multiple times, making the content more

His speech was very concise, without any unnecessary words.

This report needs further refinement to highlight the key points.