zing1 mat6精密
Jyutpingzing1 mat6
Yalejīng maht
Definition
Precise, accurate, and detailed.
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How it's used
Precision here often implies a high level of technical sophistication or complex engineering rather than just being correct. While it describes machines or data, using it to describe a person's behavior can sound slightly sarcastic or overly formal, suggesting they are being unnecessarily pedantic.
Examples
This instrument is very precise.
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Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 準確, which simply means accurate or correct. Use 精密 when referring to the intricate design or sensitivity of a system, but stick to 準確 for general accuracy in facts or timing.
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Grammar guides
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