Definition
聪敏 describes someone who is naturally sharp-witted and quick to understand — it overlaps with 聪明 but carries a slightly stronger emphasis on mental agility and perceptiveness rather than just general intelligence. You can use it for people who catch on fast, solve problems cleverly, or have keen insight.
n.
intelligent and quick-wittedsharpperceptive
Examples
- 聪敏，。Zhè háizi hěn cōng mǐn, yí jiào jiù huì.This child is very sharp — learns as soon as you teach.
- 聪敏，。Tā shì ge cōng mǐn de xuéshēng, zǒng néng jǔ yī fǎn sān.She's a quick-witted student who can always draw inferences.
- 聪敏，。Tā cōng mǐn guò rén, hěn kuài jiù kàn chuān le duìfāng de yìtú.He's exceptionally perceptive and saw through the other party's intentions quickly.
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