Definition
敏捷 (mǐn jié) emphasizes quickness and nimbleness in movement or mental response. It differs from 灵活 (líng huó), which stresses flexibility and adaptability, and from 灵敏 (líng mǐn), which focuses on sensitivity and acute perception. Use 敏捷 when the core idea is speed and dexterity.
adjective
(of movement) nimbleagile(of mind) quicksharp
Examples
- 敏捷，。Tā fǎnyìng hěn mǐn jié, zǒng néng jíshí huídá wèntí.He reacts very quickly and always answers questions in time.
- 敏捷，。Zhè zhī māo de dòngzuò fēicháng mǐn jié, yíxià zi jiù zhuā zhù le lǎoshǔ.This cat's movements are very nimble; it caught the mouse in an instant.
- 敏捷，。Tā sīwéi mǐn jié, zài biànlùn zhōng biǎoxiàn chūsè.She has a quick mind and performed excellently in the debate.
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