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    Referring to spirit or mind with 精神 (jīngshén)

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    Explanation

    The noun 精神 (jīngshén) refers to one's spirit, mind, or mental state. It can describe an attitude, a driving force, or a philosophical concept. Common uses include 精神力量 (spiritual strength) and phrases describing someone's unyielding spirit or determination.

    Examples

    • 他虽然身体很累,但精神还是很好。

      Tā suīrán shēntǐ hěn lèi, dàn jīngshén háishì hěn hǎo.

      Although his body is very tired, his spirits are still high.

    • 这种永不放弃的精神值得我们学习。

      Zhè zhǒng yǒng bù fàngqì de jīngshén zhídé wǒmen xuéxí.

      This spirit of never giving up is worth learning from.

    • 今天你看起来精神不太好,是不是没睡好?

      Jīntiān nǐ kàn qǐlái jīngshén bù tài hǎo, shì bùshì méi shuì hǎo?

      You don't look so well today — did you not sleep well?

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