急智 (jí zhì) — quick-wittedness; resourcefulness under pressure

Definition

急智 means quick-wittedness — the ability to think and respond cleverly under pressure, not just being generally smart. It is less common than 聪明 and emphasizes sharp, on-the-spot problem-solving in a crisis or awkward moment.

noun

quick-wittednessresourcefulness under pressure

Examples

急智。
Tā zài miàn shì zhōng zhǎn xiàn le chū sè de jí zhì.
He showed excellent quick-wittedness during the interview.
，急智。
Yù dào tū fā qíng kuàng, jí zhì bǐ zhī shi gèng zhòng yào.
When encountering emergencies, quick-wittedness is more important than knowledge.
急智，。
Zhè wèi zhǔ chí rén yǐ jí zhì wén míng, zǒng néng huà jiě gān gà.
This host is famous for his quick-wittedness and always resolves awkward situations.

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