Definition
精明 (jīngmíng) describes someone who is astute and shrewd, especially in business or personal dealings — it often implies a sharp, calculating mind focused on advantage. This differs from 机灵 (jīling 'clever, quick-witted'), which emphasizes lively alertness and fast reactions, and from 机智 (jīzhì 'resourceful'), which highlights clever problem-solving in unexpected situations.
adjective
astuteshrewdsmart (especially in handling affairs and personal gain)
Examples
- 精明，。Tā zuò shēngyi hěn jīng míng, zǒng néng zhǎodào zuì hǎo de jiàgé.He is very shrewd in business and always finds the best prices.
- 精明，。Zhè wèi tóuzīzhě yǎnguāng jīng míng, hěn shǎo shīshǒu.This investor has sharp vision and rarely makes a mistake.
- 精明。Yí gè jīng míng de shāngrén zhīdào shénme shíhou gāi màoxiǎn.A shrewd businessman knows when to take risks.
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