精湛 jīngzhàn consummate
consummate; exquisite
How to remember 精湛: 精 essence + 湛 calm = consummate.
Characters
How it is used
- Consummate, of skill or craft at a masterly level - 技艺精湛 (jìyì jīngzhàn) consummate skill; 演技精湛 superb acting.
- High-praise, written register; almost always paired with 技艺/技术/演技/工艺.
- Stronger than 熟练 (skilled/proficient), which is merely competent.