nimble; agile; handy; easy to use
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Meanings
2 senses · 6 examplesadjective
nimble; agile; dexterous (of limbs, senses)
neutralDescribes physical agility and quick reflexes, or sharp senses. Often used for body parts, especially hands, feet, and ears.
Tā他
nián年
jì纪
dà大
le了
，
shǒu手
jiǎo脚
bù不
rú如
yǐ以
qián前
líng灵
bian便
le了
。
He's getting old, and his hands and feet are not as nimble as before.
Wǒ我
ěr耳
duo朵
bù不
líng灵
bian便
，
nǐ你
shuō说
huà话
dà大
shēng声
diǎn点
。
My ears aren't sharp; please speak louder.
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Tā她
shǒu手
zhǐ指
líng灵
bian便
，
hěn很
shì适
hé合
tán弹
gāng钢
qín琴
。
Her fingers are nimble; she is well-suited for playing the piano.
adjective
handy; easy to use; light and convenient (of tools, objects)
neutralDescribes tools, devices, or objects that are lightweight, easy to handle, and function well.
Zhè这
bǎ把
qián钳
zi子
shǐ使
zhe着
zhēn真
líng灵
bian便
。
This pair of pliers is really handy to use.
Xīn新
shè设
jì计
de的
dēng登
shān山
zhàng杖
fēi非
cháng常
líng灵
bian便
qīng轻
qiǎo巧
。
The newly designed trekking pole is very handy and lightweight.
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Zhè这
ge个
xiǎo小
gōng工
jù具
bù不
zhàn占
dì地
fang方
，
xié携
dài带
hěn很
líng灵
bian便
。
This little tool doesn't take up space and is very convenient to carry.