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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