zing1 gung1精工

Jyutpingzing1 gung1

Yalejīng gūng

形容詞

Definition

Refined; exquisite; fine, delicate, or high-quality craftsmanship.

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How it's used

Focuses specifically on the high level of detail and precision in manual labor or artistic production. It often implies a sense of admiration for the patience and skill required to achieve such a polished finish. While it can describe objects, it is most frequently used to praise the work of artisans or technicians.

Examples

ni1呢gin2件sau2首sik1飾sau2手gung1工hou2好zing1精gung1工。

This piece of jewelry is exquisitely crafted.

si1師fu2傅zing2整dak1得gam3咁zing1精gung1工，gei2幾cin4錢aa3呀？

The master craftsman made this so delicately, how much is it?

Common phrases

zing1精gung1工sai3細zok3作

meticulously crafted

Common mistake

Avoid using this to describe abstract concepts or general quality, as it is strictly reserved for physical craftsmanship and tangible results. It is not a general synonym for high quality or expensive.