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精益求精

jīng yì qiú jīng

HSK 7–9

Meaning

  • to perfect sth that is already outstanding (idiom); constantly improving

Definition

已经很好了,还要求更好。

to constantly strive for perfection; to keep improving.

Usage

用于形容在已有基础上追求更好,常用于工作、学习、技艺等方面。

Used to describe the pursuit of better quality or improvement upon existing achievements, often in work, study, or skills.

Examples

  • 1 他对自己的工作精益求精,从不满足于现状。 (He constantly strives for perfection in his work and is never satisfied with the status quo.)
  • 2 这款产品经过多次精益求精的改进,终于成为市场上最受欢迎的品牌。 (After numerous meticulous improvements, this product has finally become the most popular brand on the market.)
  • 3 在学习上,我们要有精益求精的态度,才能不断进步。 (In learning, we need to have an attitude of striving for perfection in order to make continuous progress.)
  • 4 这位厨师对每道菜都精益求精,做出了令人赞叹的美食。 (This chef strives for perfection in every dish, creating amazing cuisine.)
  • 5 他们精益求精的精神,使得公司的技术始终领先于同行。 (Their spirit of striving for perfection keeps the company's technology always ahead of its peers.)

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