机灵鬼

機靈鬼
jīlingguǐ
noun #16,291

Measure Word

Meanings

  1. 1 clever and quick-witted person
  2. 2 smart cookie

Examples

HSK 3
Zhège xiǎo jīlingguǐ yòu xiǎng chū le shénme zhǔyi?
What idea has this little clever clogs come up with now?
HSK 7-9
Tā shì gè jīlingguǐ, shénme dōu mánbuguò tā.
She's a sharp one, you can't hide anything from her.

Tips

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An affectionate, playful term. Often used for clever children (小机灵鬼). Despite containing (ghost), it's endearing, not negative - similar to how English uses 'little devil' lovingly.

Stroke Order

líng
guǐ