Usage patterns 精せい 巧こう な 〈 物もの 〉 an elaborately/exquisitely made ~
This is an exquisitely detailed model made by a craftsman.
〈 物もの 〉 が 精せい 巧こう にできている ~ is made with fine, precise craftsmanship
This watch is made with exquisite precision.
精せい 巧こう に 〈 動どう 詞し 〉 to do (make, design, etc.) something elaborately
That part is elaborately designed.
Kanji 巧 adroit, skilled, ingenuity Related words 精密 stresses precise, accurate measurement or mechanism, while 精巧 stresses elaborate, artistic craftsmanship in fine detail.
緻密 describes something meticulously detailed or dense in structure, whereas 精巧 emphasizes skillful, artistic intricacy.
巧妙 highlights clever, ingenious technique (often in plans or tricks), while 精巧 focuses on fine, delicate craftsmanship in objects.
繊細 describes delicate fragility or subtlety, often of feelings or texture, whereas 精巧 describes skillful, intricate construction.
精巧 stresses fine, precise craftsmanship (e.g. of machinery or artwork), while 凝った stresses that effort and personal flair went into the design.
Don't confuse with 精巧 describes skillful, elaborate craftsmanship (e.g. an intricate model), while 精密 describes numerical or measurable exactness (e.g. an instrument's accuracy).
整合 (せいごう ) means consistency or alignment, while 精巧 (せいこう ) means fine, elaborate craftsmanship; the words sound similar but are unrelated in meaning.
Etymology From 精 (refined, essence) and 巧 (skillful, ingenious). The combination conveys refined skill and intricate workmanship.
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