Precision implies a high standard of accuracy achieved through sophisticated design and meticulous execution.
Word in 30 Seconds
- Used to describe high-tech equipment and complex machinery.
- Indicates a high degree of accuracy and fine detail.
- Often associated with scientific, industrial, or medical contexts.
近义词比较：
- “精确”：强调结果与事实或目标极其符合，侧重于数据或结论的准确性。
- “细致”：侧重于过程的周到、不遗漏，多用于服务、观察或描写。
- “精密”：侧重于物体本身的构造复杂、制造工艺极高，含有技术含量高的意味。
Examples
我们需要精密的仪器来测量这些数据。
everydayWe need precise instruments to measure this data.
该公司的精密制造技术处于行业领先地位。
formalThe company's precision manufacturing technology is industry-leading.
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
精密制造
Precision manufacturing
精密零件
Precision parts
Often Confused With
Refers to the accuracy of data or a target. It is more about the result being correct rather than the physical construction.
Grammar Patterns
How to Use It
Usage Notes
The word is formal and primarily used in technical or professional contexts. It is rarely used in casual conversation to describe people or simple daily objects. Ensure the noun it modifies is something that requires high technical standards.
Common Mistakes
Students often use '精密' to describe someone's personality, which is incorrect. Another common error is using it for simple, everyday items like a pencil or a cup, which does not fit the technical nuance of the word.
Tips
Think of engineering and science
Whenever you encounter complex machines or advanced technology, use the word '精密'. It signifies that the object was made with extreme care and high-end technology.
Do not use for abstract concepts
Avoid using '精密' to describe abstract ideas or emotions. It is strictly reserved for physical objects, data, or technical processes.
Precision in Chinese Manufacturing
In modern China, '精密' is a buzzword in the 'Made in China 2025' initiative. It represents the country's shift from mass production to high-quality, high-tech manufacturing.
Word Origin
The character '精' originally meant high-quality rice, implying something refined and pure. '密' means dense or tight, together they imply a structure that is both refined and tightly packed.
Cultural Context
The concept of '精密' is highly valued in Chinese industrial development. It symbolizes progress, technological maturity, and the pursuit of excellence in engineering.
Memory Tip
Think of 'Jing' (refined) + 'Mi' (dense/tight). Imagine a watch movement so dense and refined that it never loses a second.
Frequently Asked Questions
3 questions“准确”侧重于结果是否正确，没有误差；而“精密”侧重于制造过程的细致程度和技术的高度复杂性。通常精密的东西往往意味着更准确。
通常不直接形容人。如果想形容人做事细致，建议使用“严谨”、“细心”或“一丝不苟”。
最常见的反义词是“粗糙”或“简陋”，形容制作工艺不精细，结构简单。
Test Yourself
这台___仪器需要专业的工程师进行维护。
仪器通常需要很高的精确度，因此用精密修饰。
Score: /1
Summary
Precision implies a high standard of accuracy achieved through sophisticated design and meticulous execution.
- Used to describe high-tech equipment and complex machinery.
- Indicates a high degree of accuracy and fine detail.
- Often associated with scientific, industrial, or medical contexts.
Think of engineering and science
Whenever you encounter complex machines or advanced technology, use the word '精密'. It signifies that the object was made with extreme care and high-end technology.
Do not use for abstract concepts
Avoid using '精密' to describe abstract ideas or emotions. It is strictly reserved for physical objects, data, or technical processes.
Precision in Chinese Manufacturing
In modern China, '精密' is a buzzword in the 'Made in China 2025' initiative. It represents the country's shift from mass production to high-quality, high-tech manufacturing.
Examples
2 of 2我们需要精密的仪器来测量这些数据。
We need precise instruments to measure this data.
该公司的精密制造技术处于行业领先地位。
The company's precision manufacturing technology is industry-leading.
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一下儿
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点儿
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有点儿
A1a little, somewhat (negative connotation)
一下
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异样
B1different; unusual; strange
关于
A1about, concerning
快要
A2to be about to (happen)
大约
B1Used to show that a number or amount is not exact; approximately.
上边
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上面
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