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精神
jīngshén, jīngshen
Description
"精神"可以指人的意识和思想，也可以指一个人的活力。
"精神" can refer to a person's consciousness and thoughts, or to a person's vitality.
当我们说一个人很有"精神"（jīngshen）的时候，是说他看起来很有活力。
When we say someone has a lot of "精神" (jīngshen), we mean they look very energetic.
Meanings
精神jīngshén
spirit; mind; consciousness
运动对身体和精神都有好处。
Exercise is good for both body and mind.
精神jīngshen
energetic; lively; full of vigor
他今天看起来很精神。
He looks energetic today.
精神jīngshén
essence; spirit or idea of something
我们要学习这种精神。
We should learn this spirit.
Related words
Notes
- Etymology
精 "essence, refined" + 神 "spirit, mind".
- Nuance
neutral tone 精神 (jīngshen) means lively/energetic; full tone 精神 (jīngshén) means mind or spirit.
In videos
“直到晚上精神都还非常的兴奋。”
“我希望大家都有这个精神”
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