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追求完美 (zhuīqiú wánměi) is more focused on the pursuit of perfection, while 精益求精 emphasizes continuous improvement of something that is already good.
Be careful not to confuse this idiom with similar expressions that imply mere improvement without the emphasis on excellence. It is typically used in formal contexts, like business or academic discussions. Common collocations include '技术' (technology) and '产品' (product), enhancing the meaning of striving for excellence in specific fields.
As an HSK 6 idiom, '精益求精' connects with other advanced expressions that convey dedication and improvement. Students should focus on understanding its application in various contexts and practice using it in sentences to express commitment to quality.
Learners often misinterpret '精益求精' as simply meaning 'to improve,' losing the nuance of striving for excellence. For example, saying '我想精益求精我的中文' (I want to improve my Chinese) should be corrected to '我想精益求精我的中文水平' (I want to perfect my level of Chinese).
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How to say to perfect sth that is already outstanding (idiom); constantly improving in Chinese
“to perfect sth that is already outstanding (idiom); constantly improving” in Chinese is精益求精
精益求精 (jīng yì qiú jīng) refers to the pursuit of excellence, emphasizing the idea of continuously improving something that is already good. This idiom is often used in contexts such as craftsmanship, education, and professional development, where individuals or organizations strive to enhance their skills or products beyond their current state of quality.
When to use 精益求精
Be careful not to confuse this idiom with similar expressions that imply mere improvement without the emphasis on excellence. It is typically used in formal contexts, like business or academic discussions. Common collocations include '技术' (technology) and '产品' (product), enhancing the meaning of striving for excellence in specific fields.
精益求精 or something close to it
追求完美 (zhuīqiú wánměi) is more focused on the pursuit of perfection, while 精益求精 emphasizes continuous improvement of something that is already good.
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Learners often misinterpret '精益求精' as simply meaning 'to improve,' losing the nuance of striving for excellence. For example, saying '我想精益求精我的中文' (I want to improve my Chinese) should be corrected to '我想精益求精我的中文水平' (I want to perfect my level of Chinese).
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It literally translates to 'to improve with better refinement,' indicating a desire to perfect something already good.
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