悧 (lì) - Sharp, clever, smart & used in the word 伶俐 meaning clever, intelligent,

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lì ｜ 10 strokes ｜ radical:

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悧 · lì

Sharp, clever, smart;

used in the word 伶俐 meaning clever, intelligent, or nimble.

Sharp, clever, smartused in the word 伶俐 meaning clever, intelligent,

Usage highlights

Clever and nimbleSharpQuick and cleverSmart and alertIntelligent and sharp

Synonyms

  • 聪— clever, intelligent
  • 慧— wise, intelligent
  • 敏— quick, agile

Antonyms

  • 笨— stupid, clumsy
  • 拙— clumsy, awkward

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The child is very clever (这孩子很伶俐).
  • She gave a clever response (她回答得很伶俐).
  • He has a sharp mind (他头脑伶俐).

Collocations

  • Clever and nimble(伶俐)
  • Sharp-witted(聪悧)
  • Quick and clever(机悧)
  • Smart and alert(敏悧)
  • Intelligent and sharp(智悧)

Idioms

  • Clever and articulate(口齿伶俐)
  • Sharp and quick-witted(聪明伶俐)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Primarily appears in the compound 伶俐, describing intelligence and quick-wittedness.
  • Often used to describe children's intelligence or someone's mental agility.
  • The character combines the heart/mind radical (忄) with 利 (benefit/sharp), suggesting mental sharpness.

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