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Definition
Exquisite, ingenious, and delicate in workmanship.
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How it's used
Focuses on the combination of delicacy and cleverness in design or craftsmanship. It is often used to praise high-quality, intricate work that shows a high level of skill or a smart solution to a problem. While it can describe physical objects, it is equally applicable to abstract concepts like plans or arguments.
Examples
This accessory is made so exquisitely.
How did you come up with this ingenious method?
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Common phrases
exquisite workmanship
ingeniously designed
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 巧妙, which focuses almost exclusively on the cleverness or smartness of a strategy or idea. 精巧 implies a physical or structural refinement that 巧妙 does not necessarily require.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
