精明

精

ji̅ng

明

míng

astute / shrewd

精

ji̅ng

明

míng

astute; shrewd; smart

Characters and words in 精明

精

ji̅ng = ji + (e)ng1

essence / extract / vitality / energy / semen / sperm / mythical goblin spirit / highly perfected / elite / the pick of sth / proficient (refined ability) / extremely (fine) / selected rice (archaic)

精 = 米 + 青 : Joan of Arc scoops a bit of water from the fountain of youth in front of the engine and pours it into a bowl of rice. The water refines the rice into rice wine, and as Joan of Arc drinks it, she finds her spirit renewed.

明

míng = mi + (e)ng2

Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) / surname Ming / Ming (c. 2000 BC), fourth of the legendary Flame Emperors, 炎帝[Yan2 di4] descended from Shennong 神農|神农[Shen2 nong2] Farmer God

明 = 日 + 月 : A searchlight. Together with the moon, Marilyn Monroe is looking for the sun just inside the engine's kitchen. To make the search easier they use a searchlight.

明

míng = mi + (e)ng2

bright / opposite: dark 暗[an4] / (of meaning) clear / to understand / next / public or open / wise / generic term for a sacrifice to the gods

明 = 日 + 月 : A searchlight. Together with the moon, Marilyn Monroe is looking for the sun just inside the engine's kitchen. To make the search easier they use a searchlight.