聪
hearing; clever; intelligent
Meanings
3 senses · 15 examplesnoun
sense of hearing; faculty of hearing
literaryA classical, literary term for the sense of hearing. Rarely used in modern spoken language.
Losing his hearing in old age, he can no longer hear the birdsong.
This idiom describes having exceptionally sharp hearing and sight.
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In classical texts, '聪' often refers to the sense of hearing.
He lost his sight, but his hearing remained intact.
The hearing-impaired artist perceives the world through touch.
adjective
having keen hearing; sharp-eared
literaryUsed to describe someone whose sense of hearing is very acute.
This hunter, sharp-eyed and keen-eared, is an expert at tracking prey.
Owls have keen hearing and can detect faint sounds in the dark.
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Despite his age, his hearing is still very sharp.
In folktales, clever animals are often depicted as sharp-eyed and keen-eared.
This surveillance device is designed to be very 'keen-eared,' able to filter out background noise.
adjective
intelligent; clever; quick-witted
The most common modern meaning, describing mental acuity and intelligence.
This child is very clever and understands things immediately.
Endowed with innate intelligence, he is one of the top students in the school.
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Solving problems requires both intelligence and hard work.
Clever tricks can sometimes lead to major mistakes.
Her quick wit always gives her the upper hand in negotiations.