to hear and see clearly; sharp-witted and observant
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
1 sense · 4 examplesidiom
sharp-witted and observant; to have keen ears and sharp eyes
formalUsed to praise someone who is mentally alert, perceptive, and quick to understand situations. Often implies wisdom and discernment, especially in an older person.
Zhāng张
lǎo老
xiān先
shēng生
suī虽
nián年
guò过
bā八
xún旬
，
yī依
rán然
ěr耳
cōng聪
mù目
míng明
，
sī思
wéi维
mǐn敏
jié捷
。
Although Mr. Zhang is over eighty, he is still sharp-witted and observant, with a quick mind.
Zuò作
wéi为
yī一
míng名
yōu优
xiù秀
de的
jì记
zhě者
，
tā她
bì必
xū须
ěr耳
cōng聪
mù目
míng明
，
bǔ捕
zhuō捉
měi每
yī一
gè个
zhòng重
yào要
xìn信
xī息
。
As an excellent journalist, she must be sharp-witted and observant to capture every piece of important information.
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Zhè这
xiàng项
gōng工
zuò作
yāo要
qiú求
jué决
cè策
zhě者
ěr耳
cōng聪
mù目
míng明
，
néng能
zhǔn准
què确
pàn判
duàn断
shì市
chǎng场
dòng动
xiàng向
。
This job requires decision-makers to be sharp-witted and observant, able to accurately judge market trends.
Lǎo老
rén人
jiā家
ěr耳
cōng聪
mù目
míng明
，
jiā家
lǐ里
shén什
me么
shì事
dōu都
mán瞒
bù不
guò过
tā她
。
The old lady is sharp-witted and observant; nothing in the house can be hidden from her.