English–Chinese
“shrewd” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinjīng míng
Example
他很精明，总能看出别人的意图。tā hěn jīng míng zǒng néng kàn chū bié rén de yì tú
He is very shrewd and can always figure out other people's intentions.
How to say “shrewd” in Chinese
“Shrewd” in Chinese is 精明 (jīng míng).
A person reads a situation accurately, notices what matters, and acts with careful, effective judgment.
Example sentences with 精明
作为精明的投资者，他会分散风险。zuò wéi jīng míng de tóu zī zhě tā huì fēn sàn fēng xiǎn
As a shrewd investor, he diversifies risk.
Tips for using 精明
- The adjective usually describes practical judgment rather than school ability, so it fits a capable negotiator or shopper better than a high test score.