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灵性
língxìng
Description
“灵性”常用来说动物很聪明,能懂人的意思。
"灵性" is often used to say that animals are very smart and can understand human intentions.
有时候它也指人的天分或者心里对美好事物的感受能力。
Sometimes it also refers to a person's talent or their sensitivity to beautiful things.
Meanings
灵性língxìng
intelligence or cleverness (especially of animals)
这只狗很有灵性,能听懂主人的话。
This dog is very intelligent and can understand its owner's words.
灵性língxìng
natural talent, spiritual sensitivity
这个孩子画画很有灵性。
This child has a lot of talent in drawing.
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Notes
- Etymology
灵 (spirit, quick) + 性 (nature, quality), meaning an innate quickness of mind.
- Nuance
Often paired with 有 as 有灵性, praising natural intelligence rather than learned skill.
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