clever; smart; nimble
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
1 sense · 4 examplesadjective
clever; smart; quick-witted
commendatoryOften used to describe a person, especially a child, who is mentally agile and understands things quickly. It is a commendatory term.
Zhè这
hái孩
zi子
kǒu口
chǐ齿
líng伶
lì俐
，
fǎn反
yìng应
hěn很
kuài快
。
This child is articulate and quick to react.
Tā他
cóng从
xiǎo小
jiù就
cōng聪
míng明
líng伶
lì俐
，
shēn深
dé得
zhǎng长
bèi辈
xǐ喜
ài爱
。
He has been clever and smart since childhood, deeply loved by his elders.
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Zhè这
ge个
xiǎo小
gū姑
niang娘
yòu又
huó活
po泼
yòu又
líng伶
lì俐
。
This little girl is both lively and clever.
Bàn办
shì事
líng伶
lì俐
de的
rén人
wǎng往
wǎng往
xiào效
lǜ率
gèng更
gāo高
。
People who are nimble and clever in handling affairs are often more efficient.