精确

Pattern visualization

Examples

1. 科学实验需要精确的数据。▶ —
   Scientific experiments need precise data.
2. 这台仪器测量得很精确。▶ —
   This instrument measures very precisely.

Collocations

Mnemonic

精 jīng "fine, precise" + 确 què "certain": fine and certain, i.e. precise, exact (with minimal error). Distinguish 精确 (precise/accurate in measurement, numbers) from 正确 (zhèngquè, correct, right vs wrong). Both map to Korean jeong-hwak, so take care.

Related

Quick check

1. What distinguishes 精确 from 正确?

   • 精确 = precise (numbers); 正确 = correct (right/wrong)
   • identical
   • 精确 = color; 正确 = taste
   • 正确 = time