機靈

See also: 机灵

Chinese

machine; opportunity; secret
 
alert; departed soul; efficacious
alert; departed soul; efficacious; quick; effective; intelligence
trad. (機靈) 機 靈
simp. (机灵) 机 灵
alternative forms 機伶/机伶
anagram 靈機/灵机

Etymology

Probably a compound from 精 (OC *ʔsleŋ, *ʔsleŋs, “clever”). (Can this(+) etymology be sourced?)

Pronunciation


Adjective

機靈

  1. quick on one's feet; quick-witted; sharp; smart

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