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聪明
cōngmíng
Description
聪明的意思是很会想事情、学东西很快的人。
"聪明" means a person who thinks well and learns quickly.
我们常说小孩子很聪明，也可以说一个想法很聪明。
We often say children are "聪明", and we can also say an idea is "聪明".
Meanings
聪明cōngmíng
clever; smart; intelligent
她很聪明，学得很快。
She is smart and learns quickly.
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Notes
- Etymology
聪 means 'sharp hearing', 明 means 'bright/clear'; together suggesting quick perception.
- Nuance
聪明 praises quick mind; opposite is 笨 (stupid, slow).
In videos
“人是很高级的很聪明的动物。”
“你应该听比你更聪明的人说话”
“而且它，我跟你讲Gemini很聪明，”
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