机智 (jī zhì) — quick-witted, resourceful
Definition
Highlights fast, sharp thinking in the moment — answering, deciding, reacting under pressure. 机灵 is more general 'smart and alert'; 精明 emphasizes shrewd self-interest.
adjective
quick-wittedresourceful
Examples
- 机智,。Miàn shì shí tā huí dá dé hěn jī zhì, gěi kǎo guān liú xià le hǎo yìn xiàng.He answered very quick-wittedly during the interview and left a good impression on the examiners.
- 机智。jī zhì De jué cè bāng zhù gōng sī dù guò le wēi jī.The resourceful decision helped the company get through the crisis.
- 机智,。Tā jī zhì dì bì miǎn le chōng tū, dà jiā dōu chēng zàn tā.She resourcefully avoided the conflict, and everyone praised her.
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