Definition
This four-character idiom describes someone who is naturally clever and quick-witted, often with a positive connotation. It is commonly used for children or young people who learn fast and respond sharply. The phrase combines two near-synonyms (聪明 and 伶俐) to reinforce the meaning. It can serve as a predicate or attribute, e.g., 这孩子聪明伶俐 ('this child is bright and sharp-witted').
v.p.
clever and quick-witted (said of a person)
Examples
- 聪明伶俐，。Zhège xiǎohái zhēn cōng míng líng lì, yí jiào jiù huì.This child is truly bright — learns everything as soon as you teach it.
- 聪明伶俐，。Tā cōng míng líng lì, zǒng néng hěn kuài xiǎng chū bànfǎ.She is clever and sharp-witted and always comes up with solutions quickly.
- 聪明伶俐，。Dàjiā dōu kuā tā cōng míng líng lì, shì ge hǎo miáozi.Everyone praises him for being bright and quick-witted — he's a promising talent.
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