The Chinese word 聪明 means “intelligent” or “clever”. It is often used to describe someone who is quick-witted, astute, or has a sharp mind. This word can be used to describe people, animals, or even objects. For example, you might say that a child is 聪明 if they are able to solve a difficult puzzle, or that a computer program is 聪明 if it is able to learn from its mistakes and improve its performance over time. In general, 聪明 is a positive attribute that is highly valued in Chinese culture.
Translation
Adjective: clever, intelligent, smart
Pronunciation
Example Sentences
| Chinese | Pinyin | Engish |
|---|---|---|
| 我的儿子非常聪明 | wǒ de érzi fēicháng cōngmíng | My son is very clever |
| 她的头脑非常聪明 | tā de tóunǎo fēicháng cōngmíng | Her mind is very sharp |
| 这个小孩很聪明，他只用一次就学会了 | zhège xiǎohái hěn cōngmíng, tā zhǐ yòng yīcì jiù xuéhuìle | This child is very intelligent, he learned it in just one try |
| 聪明的人总是能够找到解决问题的方法 | cōngmíng de rén zǒng shì nénggòu zhǎodào jiějué wèntí de fāngfǎ | Smart people always find ways to solve problems |
| 她是一个聪明的商人，总是能够赚到很多钱 | tā shì yīgè cōngmíng de shāngrén, zǒng shì nénggòu zhuàn dào hěnduō qián | She is a smart businesswoman who always makes a lot of money |
| 他的聪明才智让他在工作中表现得非常出色 | tā de cōngmíng cáizhì ràng tā zài gōngzuò zhōng biǎoxiàn de fēicháng chūsè | His intelligence and talent make him perform outstandingly in his job |
HSK
聪明 is part of HSK Level 3 in HSK 2.0. In the newer HSK 3.0 it is part of HSK Level 5.
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