cōng

Translation

  • quick at hearing
  • wise
  • clever
  • sharp-witted
  • intelligent
  • acute

Synonyms

Examples

  • 熊猫很明。
    Pandas are very clever.
  • 明人会羞于干这种事。
    A man of sense would be ashamed to do so.
  • 他没他哥哥明。
    He is less clever than his elder brother.
  • 她很明。
    She is very intelligent.
  • 你很明。
    You are sharp.
  • 他一点也不明。
    He is by no means bright.
  • 他比我明。
    He is cleverer than I.
  • Mary 又明又亲切。
    Mary is both intelligent and kind.
  • 他只不过是有点小明。
    Although he may be clever, he is not wise.
  • 小事明,大事糊涂。
    Penny wise, pound foolish.
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