Discussion of 精锐/精銳 [jīng ruì] crack, picked, elite

Discussion of 精锐/精銳

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in what context would 精锐 mean “crack” as given in the definition?

fishie123456

HI there! "Crack" has an adjective meaning -- "very good at a specified activity/in a specified role."

lisaC

Thanks for explaining, I don't think "crack" is used in that way often in Australian English spoken in day to day life. Seems to be mostly used in a military context since examples in online dictionary usually refer to "crack troops" or "crack shot".

fishie123456

Hi, you are most welcome! Actually this word 精锐 is used in a military context. We just added an example which can help you understand it better:
精锐部队 [nphr] picked troops, crack troops

lisaC

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