Definition
机敏 describes someone who is both alert and resourceful — quick to notice changes and clever in responding. It combines the sharpness of 机 (machine/opportunity) with the quickness of 敏 (fast). You can use it to describe a person's mind, reactions, or actions.
s.v.
alertquick to notice thingsresourcefulclever in handling situations
Examples
- 机敏，。Tā fēicháng jī mǐn, zǒng néng xùnsù fāxiàn wèntí de guānjiàn.He is very alert and resourceful, always able to quickly find the key to problems.
- 机敏。Zhè wèi jī mǐn de jìzhě zài cǎifǎng zhōng wèn chū le hěnduō zhòngyào xìnxī.This sharp reporter got a lot of important information during the interview.
- ，机敏。Miànduì tūfā qíngkuàng, tā biǎoxiàn de shífēn jī mǐn.Facing the sudden situation, she behaved very alertly and resourcefully.
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