精湛 (jīngzhàn) — superb; masterly

精湛 (jīngzhàn)

精湛 describes a skill, technique, or craft that has reached a very high or masterful level. It is an elevated adjective used to praise professional excellence, especially in craftsmanship, performing arts, or technical work.

Meanings

1. [adjective] superb; masterly; consummate; exquisite (of a skill or craft)

Example Sentences

这位木雕艺人以精湛的技艺闻名于整个地区。 Zhè wèi mùdiāo yìrén yǐ jīngzhàn de jìyì wénmíng yú zhěnggè dìqū. This wood-carving artisan is famous throughout the region for his superb craftsmanship.

她在音乐会上展示了精湛的钢琴演奏技巧，赢得了全场掌声。 Tā zài yīnyuèhuì shàng zhǎnshìle jīngzhàn de gāngqín yǎnzòu jìqiǎo, yíngdéle quánchǎng zhǎngshēng. She demonstrated masterly piano technique at the concert and earned a standing ovation from the entire audience.

老工匠凭借精湛的手艺，将一块普通石料变成了艺术品。 Lǎo gōngjiàng píngjiè jīngzhàn de shǒuyì, jiāng yī kuài pǔtōng shíliào biànchéngle yìshùpǐn. The old craftsman used his superb skills to transform an ordinary piece of stone into a work of art.

这部电影的特效制作精湛，视觉效果令人叹为观止。 Zhè bù diànyǐng de tèxiào zhìzuò jīngzhàn, shìjué xiàoguǒ lìng rén tàn wéi guān zhǐ. The special effects in this film are masterly, and the visual impact is breathtaking.

医生精湛的外科技术使得这台高难度手术顺利完成。 Yīshēng jīngzhàn de wàikē jìshù shǐdé zhè tái gāo nándù shǒushù shùnlì wánchéng. The doctor's superb surgical skills ensured that this highly complex operation was completed successfully.

要达到精湛的技艺水平，需要数年如一日地刻苦练习。 Yào dádào jīngzhàn de jìyì shuǐpíng, xūyào shù nián rúyīrì de kèkǔ liànxí. To reach a masterly level of skill requires years of diligent daily practice.

Collocations

Usage Notes

精湛 is a formal and literary adjective. It appears most naturally before 的 + noun (精湛的技艺) or as a predicate in formal writing (技艺精湛). It is not used for ordinary competence but reserved for excellence that inspires admiration.

At B2 level, contrast 精湛 (masterly excellence, often craftsmanship or art) with 熟练 (proficient, practised -- more everyday) and 出色 (outstanding, more general praise). 精湛 implies deep mastery accumulated over time.

Memory Hook

精 (refined/elite) + 湛 (deep/profound, as in deep water) -- skills so refined they go as deep as still, clear water.