English–Chinese
“wit” in Chinese
How to say “wit” in Chinese
“Wit” in Chinese is 机智 (jī zhì).
A ready mind that finds a useful way through surprise, difficulty, or awkwardness.
Example sentences with 机智
会议上，他凭借机智化解了尴尬。huì yì shàng tā píng jiè jī zhì huà jiě le gān gà
At the meeting, he relied on his wit to ease the awkwardness.
Tips for using 机智
- English wit often suggests humor or a clever remark, while this word also praises practical handling of an unexpected or awkward situation.