精
神

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The word 精神 is formed by combining the character 精, meaning "essence" or "refined", with 神, meaning "spirit" or "deity", where 精 contributes the concept of fundamental purity or vital energy and 神 provides the spiritual or mental aspect, resulting in a compound that denotes mind, consciousness, or vitality.

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他很有精神。

Tā hěn yǒu jīngshén.

He is very energetic.

学习需要集中精神。

Xuéxí xūyào jízhōng jīngshén.

Studying requires concentration.

精神健康非常重要。

Jīngshén jiànkāng fēicháng zhòngyào.

Mental health is very important.

她在困难面前表现出坚强的精神。

Tā zài kùnnan miànqián biǎoxiàn chū jiānqiáng de jīngshén.

She showed strong spirit in the face of difficulties.

心理学家研究人类精神活动的规律。

Xīnlǐxuéjiā yánjiū rénlèi jīngshén huódòng de guīlǜ.

Psychologists study the laws of human mental activities.

Word Definition - 精神

jīng shen spirit; mind; consciousness; thought; mental; psychological; essence; gist; CL:個|个[gè]; vigor; vitality; spirited; good-looking

Individual Character Details

精 jīng
神 shén, shén