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

Zhège xiǎo jīlingguǐ yòu xiǎngchū le shénme zhǔyi?
What idea has this little clever clogs come up with now?
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 (机灵鬼). Despite containing (ghost), it's endearing, not negative — similar to how English uses 'little devil' lovingly.

Stroke Order

líng
guǐ