Definition
伶 is a bound form (b.f.) that appears in compound words. Its two main senses are 'clever / intelligent', seen in 伶俐 (línglì, 'clever, smart'), and 'performer / actor', seen in 伶人 (língrén, 'actor in ancient times'). It cannot be used as a standalone word; you must combine it with another morpheme.
b.f.
(bound form) cleverintelligent(bound form) performeractor (in ancient China)
Examples
- ，。Tā hěn líng lì, xuéxí chéngjì fēicháng hǎo.She is very clever and does very well in her studies.
- 伶。Gǔdài de líng rén tōngcháng shèhuì dìwèi bù gāo.Performers in ancient times usually had low social status.
- ，。Zhè háizi búdàn cōngmíng líng lì, érqiě hěn dǒngshì.This child is not only clever and bright, but also very sensible.
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