nimble; agile and vigorous
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Meanings
1 sense · 5 examplesadjective
nimble; agile and vigorous; brisk
Describes physical movement that is both strong and quick, often used for athletes, animals, or martial artists. Carries a positive connotation of athleticism.
Tā他
fēi飞
sù速
de地
pān攀
dào到
zhù柱
dǐng顶
，
xiàng像
yuán猿
hóu猴
nà那
yàng样
jiǎo矫
jié捷
。
He rapidly climbed to the top of the pillar, as nimble as a monkey.
Nà那
wèi位
tǐ体
cāo操
yùn运
dòng动
yuán员
de的
dòng动
zuò作
fēi非
cháng常
jiǎo矫
jié捷
。
That gymnast's movements are extremely agile.
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Nà那
zhī只
māo猫
jiǎo矫
jié捷
de地
tiào跳
shàng上
le了
qiáng墙
tóu头
。
The cat nimbly jumped onto the top of the wall.
Shì士
bīng兵
men们
mài迈
zhe着
jiǎo矫
jié捷
de的
bù步
fá伐
qián前
jìn进
。
The soldiers advanced with brisk, vigorous strides.
Tā他
shēn身
shǒu手
jiǎo矫
jié捷
，
qīng轻
sōng松
fān翻
yuè越
le了
zhàng障
ài碍
。
He is agile and athletic, easily clearing the obstacle.