essence
marrow
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quintessence
pith, marrow, essence
诗歌 是 语言 的 精髓。
Poetry is the quintessence of language.
这 是 音乐 的 精髓。
This is the quintessence of music.
友谊 是 生活 的 精髓。
Friendship is the quintessence of life.