聪颖 (cōng yǐng) — intelligent, bright, clever

Definition

Literary/formal word for 'intelligent, bright' — stronger and more written than 聪明, usually praising exceptional talent. Common in phrases like 聪颖过人 and written descriptions of children.

adjective

intelligentbrightclever

Examples

聪颖，。
Zhè ge hái zi fēi cháng cōng yǐng, lǎo shī hěn xǐ huan tā.
This child is very intelligent; the teacher really likes him.
聪颖，。
Tā cōng yǐng guò rén, néng zài duǎn shí jiān nèi xué huì xīn jì néng.
She is exceptionally bright and can learn new skills in a short time.
，聪颖，。
Tā xiě de wén zhāng sī lù qīng xī, yǔ yán cōng yǐng, lìng rén pèi fú.
His articles have clear logic and clever language, which is admirable.

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