English–Chinese
“quick-witted” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinjī líng
Example
机灵的人很快就解决了问题。jī líng de rén hěn kuài jiù jiě jué le wèn tí
Quick-witted people solve problems quickly.
How to say “quick-witted” in Chinese
“Quick-witted” in Chinese is 机灵 (jī líng).
Quick, flexible awareness that turns changing circumstances into a sensible next move.
Example sentences with 机灵
她对变化很机灵，能马上调整计划。tā duì biàn huà hěn jī líng néng mǎ shàng tiáo zhěng jì huà
She is very alert to changes and can adjust her plan right away.
Tips for using 机灵
- Tone matters in conversation: it can warmly praise someone who handles daily situations well, but it can also suggest clever calculation when the surrounding context is less friendly.