How to Say ‘Vigor / energy’ in Simplified Chinese
精神
jīng shén
[jing shen]
💬 Usage Tip: [精神] often means someone's energy or overall state, especially in phrases like [精神不错]. It's very natural for talking about health or how someone seems today, not just "spirit" in an abstract sense.
Phrase Breakdown
精神
jīng shén
[jing shen]
spirit; vitality; mental state; energy
In everyday conversation, 精神 often describes whether someone looks lively, alert, and energetic.
爷爷最近精神很好，大家都放心了。
Grandpa has been in great spirits recently, so everyone feels relieved.
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