The Chinese word 精神 has multiple meanings, including “spirit”, “mind”, and “essence”. It is commonly used to describe a person’s mental state or attitude, such as “high spirits” or “good mindset”. It can also refer to the vitality or energy of a person or thing, such as “spiritual energy” or “essence of life”. In traditional Chinese medicine, it is used to describe the vital energy that flows through the body. Overall, 精神 is a versatile word that is used in a variety of contexts in Chinese language and culture.
Translation
Noun: spirit, mind
Noun: vigour, vitality, drive
Adjective: spirited, energetic
Pronunciation
Example Sentences
| Chinese | Pinyin | Engish |
|---|---|---|
| 他的精神状态非常好 | tā de jīngshén zhuàngtài fēicháng hǎo | His mental state is very good |
| 她的精神压力很大 | tā de jīngshén yālì hěn dà | She is under a lot of mental pressure |
| 这个项目需要很高的精神集中力 | zhège xiàngmù xūyào hěn gāo de jīngshén jízhōng lì | This project requires a high level of mental focus |
| 我们需要保持精神清醒 | wǒmen xūyào bǎochí jīngshén qīngxǐng | We need to stay mentally alert |
| 他的精神状态受到了影响 | tā de jīngshén zhuàngtài shòudào le yǐngxiǎng | His mental state has been affected |
| 她的精神状态很低落 | tā de jīngshén zhuàngtài hěn dīluò | Her mental state is very low |
| 他的精神状态很稳定 | tā de jīngshén zhuàngtài hěn wěndìng | His mental state is very stable |
| 她的精神状态很好，没有受到太大的影响 | tā de jīngshén zhuàngtài hěn hǎo, méiyǒu shòudào tài dà de yǐngxiǎng | Her mental state is good and has not been greatly affected |
HSK
精神 is part of HSK Level 4 in HSK 2.0. In the newer HSK 3.0 it is part of HSK Level 3.
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