Definition
灵敏 (líng mǐn) describes keen senses, reactions, or a quick mind — it combines both sensitivity and speed. It differs from 敏感 (mǐn gǎn), which emphasizes being easily affected or touchy; from 敏锐 (mǐn ruì), which is more formal and often used for insight or political acumen; and from 敏捷 (mǐn jié), which primarily refers to physical nimbleness.
adjective
(of senses, reactions) sensitiveacute(of mind, insight) keensharp
Examples
- 灵敏。Zhè zhǒng yíqì de cèliáng fēicháng líng mǐn.This instrument's measurement is very sensitive.
- 灵敏，。Lǎoyīng de yǎnjīng hěn líng mǐn, néng kànjiàn hěn yuǎn de dōngxi.The eagle's eyes are very sharp; it can see things very far away.
- 灵敏，。Tā de nǎozi hěn líng mǐn, zǒng néng lìkè xiǎng chū hǎo bànfǎ.Her mind is very quick; she can always come up with good ideas immediately.
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