精神

Pattern visualization

Examples

1. 他精神饱满地投入工作。▶ —
   He threw himself into work in high spirits.
2. 我们要发扬团队精神。▶ —
   We should carry forward the team spirit.

Collocations

Mnemonic

精 jīng "essence, vigor" + 神 shén "spirit, mind": vital essence and mind, i.e. spirit. Same as the Korean word jeong-sin (精神). Several shades: vigor and liveliness (精神饱满 in high spirits), the mind or consciousness itself, and the underlying ethos of something (团队精神 team spirit, 奉献精神 a spirit of dedication). Unlike 精力 (focused on usable energy), 精神 broadly covers mindset and ethos too. 神 means "spirit, deity" (神经, 神圣); 精 means "vital essence".

Related

Quick check

1. What does 精神 mean in 团队精神?

   • the underlying ethos of something
   • usable activity energy
   • body muscle
   • amount of wealth