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精髓 (noun)

The most important or central part of something; the essence or spirit of a culture, theory, or art.

💬 Example

"学习一门语言不仅是背单词，更要领会其文化精髓。"

💡 Memory Tip

Imagine a tiny, glowing 'essence' (精) being extracted from the very 'marrow' (髓) of a concept. This concentrated glow...

🏛️ Origin

🔗 Synonyms
本质 核心 灵魂 要旨 精华
⚠️ Common Mistakes

Using '精髓' for simple importance. → Using '重要' (zhòngyào) or '关键' (guānjiàn).

Applying '精髓' to concrete, everyday objects. → Using descriptive words or other nouns.

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