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    Expressing 'meticulously' with 精心 (jīngxīn)

    Degree & Intensity
    Manner & Method

    Structure

    精心 + Verb

    Explanation

    The adverb 精心 (jīngxīn) means 'meticulously' or 'with great care.' It is placed before a verb to indicate that an action is carried out with careful thought and attention to detail. It emphasizes deliberateness and thoroughness in how something is done.

    Examples

    • 她精心准备了一顿晚餐来庆祝纪念日。

      Tā jīngxīn zhǔnbèi le yí dùn wǎncān lái qìngzhù jìniànrì.

      She carefully prepared a dinner to celebrate the anniversary.

    • 这份报告是他精心设计的,每个细节都考虑到了。

      Zhè fèn bàogào shì tā jīngxīn shèjì de, měi ge xìjié dōu kǎolǜ dào le.

      This report was meticulously designed by him, with every detail taken into account.

    • 妈妈精心挑选了一件礼物送给老师。

      Māma jīngxīn tiāoxuǎn le yí jiàn lǐwù sòng gěi lǎoshī.

      Mom carefully selected a gift to give to the teacher.

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