聪敏

聰敏
cōngmǐn
adjective #36,141

Meanings

  1. 1 bright and sharp
  2. 2 quick-witted
  3. 3 intelligent

Examples

HSK 3
Tā tóunǎo cōngmǐn, fǎnyìng hěn kuài.
She has a sharp mind and quick reactions.
HSK 7-9
Zhè háizi cōngmǐn hàoxué, jiānglái yīdìng yǒu chūxi.
This child is quick-witted and loves to learn - he'll go far.

Tips

usage
Near-synonym of the more common 聪明. 聪敏 emphasizes mental quickness/sharpness ( = nimble, alert), while 聪明 emphasizes overall cleverness. 聪敏 is slightly more literary - common in essays and praise of children's intellect.

Stroke Order

cōng
mǐn