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机灵
jī ling
Meaning
- alert; quick-witted; lively
Definition
聪明、灵活、反应快。
Clever, alert, quick-witted.
Usage
通常用来形容人，表示思维敏捷，善于应变。也可形容动物或某些行为。
Usually used to describe a person who is quick-minded and adaptable. It can also describe animals or certain behaviors.
Examples
- 1 这孩子真机灵，一教就会。 (This child is really quick-witted; learns everything at once.)
- 2 他机灵地躲过了对方的攻击。 (He cleverly dodged the opponent's attack.)
- 3 那只猴子很机灵，会自己开锁。 (That monkey is very clever; it can open locks by itself.)
- 4 她机灵的眼神让人一看就知道她很聪明。 (Her alert eyes make it obvious that she is smart.)
- 5 遇到这种情况，要机灵一点，别吃亏。 (In such situations, be quick-witted and don't get taken advantage of.)
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