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聪明
cōngming
Description
"聪明"是说一个人很有智慧，学东西很快，脑子转得快。
"聪明" means a person is very wise, learns quickly, and thinks fast.
我们常用它来夸奖学生或者小孩子。
We often use it to praise students or children.
Meanings
聪明cōngming
clever; intelligent; smart
这个孩子很聪明。
This child is very smart.
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Notes
- Etymology
聪 means keen hearing, 明 means bright/clear sight — together, quick perception.
- Nuance
usually positive praise, but can imply cunning in phrases like 自作聪明.
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