聪明 (cōng míng) — smart, intelligent, clever
Definition
Everyday adjective for people or animals: quick to learn, good at solving problems. 智能 is more technical (AI/智能机); 懂事 is about social maturity, not intellect.
adjective
smartintelligentclever
Examples
- ，聪明。Tā xué xí hěn nǔ lì, yě hěn cōng míng.She studies hard and is also very smart.
- 聪明！Nǐ de bàn fǎ zhēn cōng míng!Your method is really clever!
- 聪明，。Zhè zhī māo hěn cōng míng, huì zì jǐ kāi mén.This cat is very smart — it can open the door by itself.
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