The Chinese word 精致 is a compound adjective formed by combining two semantically related characters: 精 (jīng), which originally means "essence", "refined", or "meticulous", and 致 (zhì), which carries meanings of "to send", "to deliver", or "to achieve with utmost care". Together, they create a synergistic meaning where 精 emphasizes the quality of being refined, pure, or exquisite, and 致 adds the dimension of having been brought to that state through careful, deliberate effort. Thus, 精致 as a whole conveys the idea of something being exquisitely made, delicate, and sophisticated, reflecting both high intrinsic quality and meticulous craftsmanship in its attainment.