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精神
jīng shen
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- pinyin
- jīng shen
- simplified
- 精神
- traditional
- 精神
1 · noun
vigor; energy
表现出来的活力和劲头。
This entry uses jīng shen for vigor, not jīng shén for spirit or mind. Unmarked syllables in the display are neutral-toned in the pinned source.
The children perked up as soon as they heard about the picnic.
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孩子们一听要去野餐，立刻来了精神。
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