机警 (jī jǐng) — sharp-witted, quick-minded; vigilant, watchful
Definition
Combines quick thinking with watchful alertness — sharper and more acute than 小心 (careful), which lacks the 'quick-witted' sense.
adjective
sharp-wittedquick-mindedvigilantwatchful
Examples
- 机警,。Zhè wèi zhēn chá bīng fēi cháng jī jǐng, néng jí shí fā xiàn dí qíng.This scout is very sharp-witted and can detect enemy movements in time.
- 机警,。Nà zhī yě tù shí fēn jī jǐng, yì yǒu fēng chuī cǎo dòng jiù pǎo le.That hare is extremely vigilant; it runs away at the slightest sign of danger.
- ,机警。Zài fù zá de shè huì huán jìng zhōng, bǎo chí jī jǐng néng bì miǎn hěn duō má fan.In complex social environments, staying alert can avoid a lot of trouble.
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